Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Ciro Jerry Galano.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 1, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-1200
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
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- 2
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- 3
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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?
- Joseph M. Galano is the co-personal representative of the estate.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP- 1200 IN RE: ESTATE OF CIRO JERRY GALANO, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Ciro Jerry Galano, deceased, whose date of death was September 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representatives, and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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, 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 STATUES 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 May 1, 2026. Signed on this 9th, day of April, 2026. Joseph M. Galano, Co-Personal Representative 29 Glen Hill Lane, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Edward V. Smith Edward V. Smith Attorney for Personal Representative Email Addresses: ed@smitheplaw.com info@smitheplaw.com 5147 Castello Drive Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: (239) 330-6163 May 1, 8, 2026 26-01649L