What is the deadline to file a claim against Gerhard Eckelt's estate?

File within the later of 3 months after May 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served; claims two years after death are barred.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Donal J. Gross, Jr., of 2797 1st Street, Unit 1003, Fort Myers, FL 33916.

Where is the probate case filed?

Twentieth Circuit Court, Lee County Probate Division, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE TWENTIETH CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE No. 26-CP-1275 IN RE: ESTATE OF: GERHARD ECKELT DECEASED The administration of the estate of Gerhard Eckelt, deceased, whose date of death was January 25, 2026, 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 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 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. 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 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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice was or shall be: May 22, 2026 Personal Representative: Donal J. Gross, Jr., 2797 1st Street, Unit 1003, Fort Myers, FL 33916 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Alexis A. Sitka, P. A. . Alexis A. Sitka, P. A. Florida Bar Number: 0004766 P.O. Box 150171 Cape Coral, Florida 33915 Telephone: (239) 997-0078 Alexis@sitkalaw.com May 22, 29, 2026 26-01913L

Probate — 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL (26-CP-1275)

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