Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Candace Mather, deceased.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 2026-CP-0304
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
If you are a creditor, file your claims with the court by May 13, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to James Benjamin Mather at 616 Harbor Drive S, Venice, FL 34285 for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Request Written Demand
If you believe you have a claim related to community property, submit a written demand to the clerk as specified under Florida Statutes.
- 4
Consult an Attorney
Consider contacting the Law Office of Strickland & Torres at (239) 472-3322 for legal advice regarding your claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Candace Mather's estate?
- The case number is 2026-CP-0304.
- Where is the probate court located for Candace Mather's estate?
- The probate court is located at P.O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, Florida 33902.
- What is the deadline to file claims against Candace Mather's estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative for Candace Mather's estate?
- The personal representative is James Benjamin Mather.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 13, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2026-CP-0304 Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF CANDACE MATHER Deceased. The administration of the estate of Candace Mather, deceased, whose date of death was January 5, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for LEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, Florida 33902. 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 February 13, 2026. Personal Representative: James Benjamin Mather 616 Harbor Drive S Venice, Florida 34285 Attorney for Personal Representative: Janet M. Strickland, FL Bar No. 137472 Neva K. Torres, FL Bar No. 1049725 Attorneys for the Personal Representative Law Office of Strickland & Torres, P.A. 2340 Periwinkle Way, Suite J-1 Sanibel, FL 33957 Telephone: (239) 472-3322 E-Mail: jms@sanibellaw.net Secondary E-Mail: neva@sanibellaw.net February 13, 20, 2026 26-00614L