What is the deadline to file a creditor claim in this estate?

Creditors must file by the later of three months after first publication (May 6, 2026) or 30 days after they were personally served.

Where is the probate filed for Keith J. Sharp?

Ancillary probate is pending in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County Probate Division (P.O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, FL 33902).

Who is the ancillary personal representative and how can I contact the attorney?

Ancillary Personal Representative is Suzette L. Sharp; attorney Audra Thomas-Eth at Patrone Bentley Law Group, 8695 College Pkwy., Ste. 202, Fort Myers, phone (239) 747-7102, audra@pblawgroup.law.

May 13, 2026 Probate: 8695 College Pkwy, Ste. 202, Fort Myers, FL, Cape Coral

IN THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 26-CP-488 IN RE: ESTATE OF KEITH J. SHARP, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Ancillary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The ancillary administration of the estate of KEITH J. SHARP, deceased, File Number 26-CP- 488; is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, Florida 33902. The name and address of the Ancillary Personal Representative and the Personal Representative attorney is set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of the 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. The 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 applies or may apply (as described in Sections 732.216- 732.228, Florida Statutes) unless a written demand is made by a beneficiary or creditor as specified in and within the time prescribed in Section 732.2211, Florida Statues. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims against the decedent's estate, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. THE date of first publication of this Notice is: May 6, 2026. /S/ AUDRA THOMAS-ETH, Esquire Attorney For The Ancillary Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 84745 PATRONE BENTLEY LAW GROUP 8695 College Pkwy., Ste. 202 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 747-7102 audra@pblawgroup.law courtney@pblawgroup.law /S/ SUZETTEL. SHARP Ancillary Personal Representative 19 Fawn Court, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 May 6, 13, 2026 LC1268

Probate — 8695 College Pkwy, Ste. 202, Fort Myers, FL (26-CP-488)

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