What is the deadline to file a claim against Stephen Messiter's estate?

File by the later of three months after January 30, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served a copy of this notice; otherwise file within three months of first publication.

Where is the probate case for Stephen Messiter filed?

In the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Probate Division at 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Who is the personal representative and how can I contact the estate's attorney?

Personal Representative: Robert M. Winn (13 North Street, Granville, NY). Attorney: Charles C. Jones II, Jones, Haber & Rollings, 1633 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904, (239) 542-0700.

What happens if I file a claim more than two years after the decedent's death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the date of death (Sept 22, 2025) is barred and cannot be enforced.

Jan 30, 2026 Probate: 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL, Port Charlotte

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-000052 IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN MESSITER a/k/a STEPHEN ERNEST MESSITER Deceased. The administration of the estate of STEPHEN MESSITER a/k/a STEPHEN ERNEST MESSITER, deceased, whose date of death was September 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for CHARLOTTE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their Claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their Claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedents death by the decedent or the decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the Clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 30, 2026. Personal Representative: ROBERT M. WINN 13 North Street Granville, New York 12832 Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES C. JONES, II, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 11952 Jones, Haber & Rollings 1633 SE 47th Terrace Cape Coral, FL 33904 Telephone: (239) 542-0700 Fax: (239) 542-8627 E-Mail: Jones@JonesHaberLaw.com Secondary E-Mail: Simes@JonesHaberLaw.com Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00101T

Probate — 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL (26-CP-000052)

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