Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Walter H. Massey, deceased.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-000941
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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 Michael V. Arroyave at 305-441-7091 for assistance with your claim.
- 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 against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative of the estate?
- The co-personal representatives are Christina E. Gutkin and W. Brian Massey.
- What happens if I miss the claim filing 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 OF THE 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 26-CP-000941 IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER H. MASSEY, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of WALTER H. MASSEY, deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2075 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 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. 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. A Personal Representative or Curator 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2026. Co-Personal Representatives: CHRISTINA E. GUTKIN 115 Gale Ave, Liverpool, NY 13088 W.BRIAN MASSEY 1413 Rio St Lakewood, OH 44107 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: FLORIDA TRUST & ESTATE COUNSEL 2605 Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: 305-441-7091 /s/ Michael V. Arroyave MICHAEL V. ARROYAVE, ESQ. FBN: 88540 Direct Email: Michael@FTECounsel.com For Service of Documents only: Service@FTECounsel.com April 24; May 1, 2026 26-01521L