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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of James F. Cotter, deceased.
Deadline · Claims Deadline
June 20, 2026
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File Claims Promptly
Submit any claims against the estate by June 20, 2026.
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Blake P. Hampton at (239) 309-0090 for assistance.
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date is March 20, 2026, for filing purposes.
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-516 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES F. COTTER, Deceased. The administration of the estate of James F. Cotter, deceased, whose date of death was July 31, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida. 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. 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 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 March 20, 2026. Personal Representative: James G. Cotter 2221 Ramshorn Dr. Allenwood, NJ 08720 Attorney for Personal Representative: Blake P. Hampton E-Mail Addresses: frontdesk@hampton.law frontdesk@hampton.law Florida Bar No. 99434 Hampton Law 8931 Conference Dr Suite 2 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 309-0090 March 20, 27, 2026 26-01097L
