Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Douglas Charles Otte.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-000082
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What to do next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court by April 30, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date of January 30, 2026.
- 2
Contact Personal Representatives
Reach out to Douglas A. Otte or Carmen Schooley for any inquiries regarding the estate at their respective addresses provided in the notice.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider contacting William M. Bromley, Esq. at (561) 835-9600 for legal advice regarding your claims against the estate.
- 4
Submit Written Demand
If you believe you have a claim related to community property, submit a written demand to the clerk of the court as specified under Florida Statutes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Douglas Charles Otte?
- The case number is 26-CP-000082.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
- What is the deadline to file claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who are the personal representatives of the estate?
- The personal representatives are Douglas A. Otte and Carmen Schooley.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is January 30, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-000082 IN RE: ESTATE OF DOUGLAS CHARLES OTTE A/K/A DOUGLAS C. OTTE Deceased. The administration of the estate of Douglas Charles Otte a/k/a Douglas C. Otte, deceased, whose date of death was August 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Justice Center, 2nd Floor, 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representatives 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 Representatives Douglas A. Otte 68 Ormont Road Chatham, NJ 07928 Carmen Schooley 327 Rice Road Flag Pond, TN 37657 Attorney for Personal Representatives: William M. Bromley, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 123502 FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP 777 S. Flagler Dr. Suite 1700 West Tower West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 835-9600 E-Mail: wbromley@foxrothschild.com Secondary E-Mail: bjosaphouitch@foxrothschild.com Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00367L