Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Stephen J. O'Brien.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-04-28
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Cape Coral
- Case #
- 25-CP-3687
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed with the court by the deadline of April 28, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Scott Kuhn at (239) 333-4529 for any questions regarding the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-3687 IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN J. O'BRIEN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEPHEN J. O'BRIEN, deceased, whose date of death was October 6, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, fort Myers, FL, 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's 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 decedent's 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 28, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Scott Kuhn, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 555436 6720 Winkler Road Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 333-4529 Fax: (239) 333-4531 E-Mail: pleadings@kuhnlegal.com Lisa Absher 8840 Paseo De Valencia Fort Myers, Florida 33908 January 28, February 4, 2026 LC1280