Statement-of-Claim-Against-an-Estate - St Lucie County Clerk 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Statement-of-Claim-Against-an-Estate in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering the name of the county and the estate file number at the top of the form. This information is crucial for proper identification.
  3. In the section labeled 'Statement of Claim By', provide your full name. Ensure that this matches your legal documents for accuracy.
  4. Next, detail the basis for your claim in the designated area. Be specific and clear about why you are filing this claim against the estate.
  5. Fill in your address and, if applicable, your attorney's details. This ensures that all parties can be contacted regarding the claim.
  6. Indicate the amount of your claim and specify whether it is due now or will become due on a certain date. This clarity helps in processing your claim efficiently.
  7. State whether your claim is contingent or unliquidated, providing details if necessary. This informs the court about any uncertainties related to your claim.
  8. Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom, ensuring all required fields are completed before submission.

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A creditor claim in Florida probate is a claim filed by a person or entity (a creditor) that the decedent owed money to at the time decedent died. A creditor must file a timely statement of claim in the probate estate in order to pursue satisfaction of their creditor claim.
A creditor may not file a claim against any decedent more than two years after the debtor died. The personal representative of the estate may shorten that two-year window by publishing a Notice to Creditors in the paper. Following publication, creditors have 90 days to file their claim.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the code, 2 years after the death of a person, neither the decedents estate, the personal representative, if any, nor the beneficiaries shall be liable for any claim or cause of action against the decedent, whether or not letters of administration have been issued, except as
A: In Florida, the executor of an estate does not have a specific deadline to pay the beneficiaries. However, the personal representative has to wait three months after publishing a notice to creditors, and they should pay the beneficiaries within a year to avoid accruing interest.
How Do I File a Claim Against a Deceased Persons Estate? Locate the Proper Probate Court. The probate court addresses cases surrounding a deceased persons assets and future lawsuits over unpaid debts, issues with heirs, etc. Confirm the Debt. Fill out the Claim Form.
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Florida probate law imposes a set of deadlines on creditor claims against an estate. The basic rule is that a creditor must present a claim to the personal representative of the estate within the later of 30 days after being served a notice of the estates probate or 3 months after said notice is published.
The claim process Claims must be brought within 12 months of the date of the grant of probate or letters of administration with very few exceptions. From the claimants point of view it is preferable to make a claim within 6 months to avoid an early distribution of assets.
When the personal representative approves a creditors claim, the amount owed is paid using the assets from the probate estate. They may even have to liquidate property to raise cash to pay creditor claims.

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