Notice to creditors regarding the estate of George Benda, Jr.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-06-20
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Case #
- 2026CP000022
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed by June 20, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to J. Cole Brewer at (863) 494-4323 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Read the full notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Laurie Connors.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 115 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. Division Probate File No. 2026CP000022 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE BENDA, JR. Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of George Benda, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for DeSoto County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 115 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266.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 MARCH 20, 2026 Attorney for Personal Representative: J. Cole Brewer Florida Bar Number: 1002922 BERG, BREWER, KESSLER & MOWRY, PLLC 124 N. Brevard Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 Telephone: (863) 494-4323 Fax: (863) 494-6790 E-Mail: Cole@bkmpllc.com Secondary E-Mail: Elizabeth@bkmpllc.com Personal Representative: Laurie Connors 1990 Seagrape Avenue Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026 Publish: 03/20/26, 03/27/26 121980 3985532