Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Michael J. Cooper, deceased.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Naples
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000198
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court by May 13, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Cynthia Rathbun Cooper at 734 11th St N, Naples, FL 34102 for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Check Claim Deadline
Ensure your claim is filed within 30 days if you received a copy of this notice, or by May 13, 2026, if you did not.
- 4
Consult an Attorney
Consider contacting Brian V. McAvoy or Arienne C. Valencia at Roetzel & Andress LPA for legal advice regarding your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Michael J. Cooper's estate?
- The case number is 2026-CP-000198.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34112.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative of the estate?
- Cynthia Rathbun Cooper is the personal representative of the estate.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 13, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000198 IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. COOPER, Deceased. The administration of the estate of MICHAEL J. COOPER, deceased, whose date of death was November 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Collier County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34112. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: February 13, 2026 Signed on this 9th day of February, 2026. CYNTHIA RATHBUN COOPER Personal Representative 734 11th St N Naples, FL 34102 Brian V. McAvoy Florida Bar No. 0047473 Arienne C. Valencia Florida Bar No. 1003167 Attorneys for Petitioner Roetzel & Andress LPA 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 401 Naples, Florida 34108 Telephone: (239) 649-6200 Email: bmcavoy@ralaw.com Secondary Email: serve.bmcavoy@ralaw.com Email: avalencia@ralaw.com Secondary Email: serve.avalencia@ralaw.com February 13, 20, 2026 26-00251C