What is Summary Administration and why was it used here?

Summary Administration is a streamlined probate for small estates; it was used because this estate's value is $13,534, a small amount under Florida rules.

How do I file a claim against this estate?

File your claim with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Lee County at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, following procedures in Fla. Stat. §733.702; consider contacting the estate attorney.

Who received the estate assets?

The notice states the estate was assigned to Beth Ellen Holimon of Greer, South Carolina.

Probate — 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida (26-CP-000720)

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Summary administration has been entered for the estate of Christine Elizabeth Holimon, who died August 13, 2025; the estate totals $13,534 and has been assigned to Beth Ellen Holimon. Creditors must file timely claims or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Summary administration granted for Christine Elizabeth Holimon
Estate value: $13,534 assigned to Beth Ellen Holimon
Creditors must file claims under Fla. Stat. §733.702
Claims filed two years or more after death are barred
First publication date: May 8, 2026

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Fort Myers
Address: 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida · 30 filings

Case #

26-CP-000720

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If you don't respond

Creditors and claimants must file within the timeframes in Florida Statute §733.702; any claim not filed in time will be forever barred, and claims filed two years or more after the decedent's death (on/after August 13, 2027) are specifically barred.

What to do next

1
Review deadline for filing claims
Determine applicable deadlines under Fla. Stat. §733.702; note claims filed two years or more after the death (on/after August 13, 2027) are barred.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Noelle M. Melanson at Melanson Law PA, 239-689-8588, or email noelle@melansonlaw.com for claim filing details.
3
File your claim with the court
Submit your claim to the Clerk, Circuit Court for Lee County at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901, within statutory time limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is Summary Administration and why was it used here?: Summary Administration is a streamlined probate for small estates; it was used because this estate's value is $13,534, a small amount under Florida rules.
How do I file a claim against this estate?: File your claim with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Lee County at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, following procedures in Fla. Stat. §733.702; consider contacting the estate attorney.
Who received the estate assets?: The notice states the estate was assigned to Beth Ellen Holimon of Greer, South Carolina.

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Legal terms in this notice

Summary Administration: A simplified probate process for small estates requiring less court oversight.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
Florida Statutes §733.702: State law setting time limits and rules for filing claims against estates.

Full Notice Text

FIRST INSERTION 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 
(Summary Administration) 
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 
PROBATE DIVISION 
File No. 26-CP-000720 
Division Probate 
IN RE: ESTATE OF 
CHRISTINE ELIZABETH 
HOLIMON, 
Deceased. 
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: 
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Christine Elizabeth Holimon, deceased, File Number 26-CP-000720, by the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901; that the decedents date of death was August 13, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $13,534.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: 
Name 	Address 
Beth Ellen Holimon  
102 Goldenstar Lane 
Greer, South Carolina 29651 
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 8, 2026. 
Person Giving Notice: 
Beth Ellen Holimon 
102 Goldenstar Lane 
Greer, South Carolina 29651 
Attorney for Person Giving Notice: 
Noelle M. Melanson Esquire 
Melanson Law PA 
Attorney for Personal Representative 
Florida Bar Number: 676241 
1430 Royal Palm Sq. Blvd., Suite 103 
Fort Myers, FL 33919 
Telephone: 239-689-8588 
Facsimile: 239-734-5031 
Primary E-Mail:  
noelle@melansonlaw.com 
Secondary E-Mail: 
pleadings@melansonlaw.com 
May 8, 15, 2026	26-01747L