What is the deadline to file a claim against Linda W. Owen's estate?

File by the later of three months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy of the notice.

Where is the probate case filed?

Lee County Circuit Court, Probate Division at Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

Who is the personal representative and how do I contact the attorney?

Personal representative is Joseph Fred Springer; attorney Alexandra Kleinfeldt at Kleinfeldt Law Firm, 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Suite 401, Fort Myers, FL 33907, (239) 888-4291.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL

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-986 IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA W. OWEN Deceased. The administration of the estate of Linda W. Owen, deceased, whose date of death was January 31, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, 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: Joseph Fred Springer 4231 Hidden Hill Road Norman, Oklahoma 73072 Attorney for Personal Representative: Alexandra Kleinfeldt, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 1010753 Kleinfeldt Law Firm, PLLC 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Suite 401 Fort Myers, Florida 33907 Telephone: (239) 888-4291 alexandra@kleinfeldtlawfirm.com service@kleinfeldtlawfirm.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-01788L

Probate — 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL (26-CP-986)

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