Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Diane M. Nicholas.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-0621
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 20, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Charles A. Nicholas for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Review the Notice
Read the full notice to understand your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Diane M. Nicholas?
- The case number is 26-CP-0621.
- How long do creditors have to file claims against the estate?
- Creditors must file claims within three months after the first publication date.
- What is the deadline for filing claims?
- Claims must be filed by June 20, 2026, or within 30 days of notice service.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-0621 IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANE M. NICHOLAS, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of DIANE M. NICHOLAS, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 9346, Fort Myers, FL 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 the 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 March 20, 2026. The Personal Representative have 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 (Sections 732.216-732.228 of the Florida Probate Code) applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified in Section 732.2211 of the Florida Probate Code. Personal Representative: CHARLES A. NICHOLAS c/o Cummings & Lockwood, LLC 8000 Health Center Boulevard, Suite 300 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Attorney for Personal Representative: MARY BETH CRAWFORD, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0115754 Cummings & Lockwood LLC 8000 Health Center Boulevard, Suite 300 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 9471959.1.docx 3/11/2026 CM:000099-4129 March 20, 27, 2026 26-01029L