Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Hugh Joseph McGuigan.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Cape Coral
- Case #
- 26-CP-000743
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 1, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to John L. Pilarski at (239) 590-9864 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 after 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. 26-CP-000743 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF HUGH JOSEPH MCGUIGAN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Hugh Joseph McGuigan, deceased, whose date of death was November 24, 2024, 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 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 SECTION 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 date of first publication of this notice is April 1, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: John L. Pilarski Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0058106 BARCELONA & PILARSKI PA 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd Suite 306 FORT MYERS, FL 33907 Telephone: (239) 590.9864 Fax: (239) 939.7493 E-Mail: jlpilarski@earthlink.net Secondary E-Mail: j.rodgers@earthlink.net Personal Representative: Father Paul Dechant St. Cecilia Oblate Residence 5632 Sunrise Drive Fort Myers, FL 33919 April 1, 8, 2026 LC0624