Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Lauren Gavitt, deceased.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Cape Coral
- Case #
- 26-CP-472
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 1, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Joan DeMichael Henry at (239) 574-7442 for assistance.
- 3
Review Publication Date
Note that the first publication date is April 1, 2026, for your reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within three months of the first publication date.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is John Butler Smith, III.
- Where should claims be filed?
- Claims should be filed with the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 26-CP-472 IN RE: ESTATE OF LAUREN GAVITT Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LAUREN GAVITT, deceased, whose date of death was November 9, 2025; is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division; File No. 26-CP-472; the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Ft. 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, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. A 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 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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: Joan DeMichael Henry LUSK, DRASITES & TOLISANO, P.A. 202 Del Prado Boulevard Cape Coral, Florida 33990 (239) 574-7442 FLORIDA BAR #0136352 Personal Representative: JOHN BUTLER SMITH, III 114 SW 20th St. Cape Coral, FL 33991 April 1, 8, 2026 LC0056