Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Carolyn M. Johns.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-392
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 24, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Lance M. McKinney at (239) 939-4888 for assistance.
- 3
Review Estate Details
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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?
- David K. Johns is the personal representative of the estate.
- 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-392 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROLYN M. JOHNS A/K/A CAROLYN SUE JOHNS Deceased. The administration of the estate of Carolyn M. Johns a/k/a Carolyn Sue Johns, deceased, whose date of death was August 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. 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 April 24, 2026 Personal Representative: David K. Johns 503 Edinburgh Dr. Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/Lance M. McKinney Lance M. McKinney Attorney Florida Bar Number: 882992 Osterhout & McKinney, P.A. 3783 Seago Lane Fort Myers, FL 33901 Telephone: (239) 939-4888 Fax: (239) 277-0601 E-Mail: lancem@omplaw.com Secondary E-Mail: elizabethw@omplaw.com April 24; May 1, 2026 26-01551L