What is the deadline to file a claim against Albert Borden Kent's estate?

File by the later of three months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after personal service; otherwise within three months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Brian N. Kent is listed as the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed?

In the Circuit Court for Lee County, Probate Division, 2075 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

What happens if I file a claim two years after the decedent's death?

Any claim filed two or more years after the date of death (June 1, 2025) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 2075 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026CP1096 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALBERT BORDEN KENT a/k/a BORDEN KENT Deceased. The administration of the estate of ALBERT BORDEN KENT, deceased, whose date of death was June 1, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2075 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 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 May 15, 2026. Personal Representative: Brian N. Kent 739 Opmar Road, Oakwood Ontario, Canada K0M 2M0 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Thomas F. LaTorre THOMAS F. LATORRE, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 1044329 SAFE HARBOR LAW FIRM 27821 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 2 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Telephone: (239) 317-3116 E-Mail: tom@safeharborlawfirm.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-01860L

Probate — 2075 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL (2026CP1096)

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