What is the deadline to file a claim against Donna Blaess's estate?

File within the later of 3 months after May 20, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after receiving notice; claims two years after death are barred.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Kathryn G. Hollywood, 1825 Lagoon Lane, Cape Coral, FL 33914.

Where is the probate case filed?

Circuit Court for Lee County, Probate Division, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901, File No. 26-CP-873.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL, Cape Coral

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-873 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNA BLAESS, Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Donna Blaess, deceased, whose date of death was December 5, 2025, and the last four digits of whose social security number are x4345, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 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. 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 section 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is filed within the time provided by section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Kathryn G. Hollywood 1825 Lagoon Lane Cape Coral, Florida 33914 Attorney for Personal Representative: Amy L. McGarry Florida Bar Number: 181897 Amy McGarry Law Office, PL 1708 Cape Coral Pkwy West, Suite 7 Cape Coral, Florida 33914 Telephone: (239) 945-3883 amy@amymcgarrylaw.com service@amymcgarrylaw.com May 20, 27, 2026 LC1928

Probate — 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL (26-CP-873)

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