Who must file a claim against the estate of Thomas M. Booth?

Creditors or anyone with a demand against the decedent must file their claim with the Lee County Probate Court within the statutory deadlines.

What is the deadline to file a claim after this notice's publication?

Claims generally must be filed within three months after the first publication (Jan 30, 2026) or within 30 days after being served a copy, whichever is later.

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

Personal representative: Timothy A. Booth (P.O. Box 3347, Bluffton, SC). Attorney: Alan M. Celej, 12730 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL; (239) 266-2619; acelej@celejlaw.com.

Jan 30, 2026 Probate: 1700 Monroe St, Fort Myers, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-3309 Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS M. BOOTH Deceased. The administration of the estate of THOMAS M. BOOTH, deceased, whose date of death was September 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe St, Fort Myers, FL 33901. 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: TIMOTHY A. BOOTH P.O. Box 3347 Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 Attorney for Personal Representative: ALAN M. CELEJ Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1024890 12730 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 266-2619 Fax: (239) 309-0557 E-Mail: acelej@celejlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: eve@celejlaw.com Jan. 30; Feb 6, 2026 26-00445L

Probate — 1700 Monroe St, Fort Myers, FL (25-CP-3309)

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