Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Mary Ellen Long.
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May 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Ft. Myers
- Case #
- 26CP000144
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What to do next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed with the court by the deadline of May 26, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Robert D. Schwartz at 1901 S. Congress Ave. for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26CP000144 IN RE: Estate of MARY ELLEN LONG NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARY ELLEN LONG, deceased, whose date of death was November 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for LEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. BOX 2469, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33902. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's 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 decedent's 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 FLORIDA STATUTES 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is February 26, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT D. SCHWARTZ, ESQ. FLORIDA BAR NO. 028525 1901 S. CONGRESS AVE. STE. 215 BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426 Personal Representative: MICHAEL FRANCIS LONG 9132 MORRIS ROAD FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33967 February 26, March 5 2026 LSAR0467084