Unclaimed probate funds of $2,011.42 for Marilyn Duket are available.
- Published
- City
- Fort Myers
- Address
- 1700 Monroe St., Ft. Myers, FL
- Case #
- 23-CP-000005
Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROBATE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT REGISTRY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY FLORIDA, PROBATE ACTION
23-CP-000005
IN RE: The Estate of Ervin W Gates
Notice is given that, pursuant to section 733.816, Florida Statutes, unclaimed probate funds of $2,011.42 are being held for Marilyn Duket in the registry of the court, deposited per order dated 12/23/2025, IN RE: The Estate of Ervin W Gates, deceased; case number 23-CP-000005.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court will deposit these funds with the Department of Financial Services no less than six months after the posting or the first publication of this notice, after deducting fees and costs of publication. Any person or entity entitled to such funds may obtain them by compliance with applicable provisions of F.S. 733.816, Fla. Stat., within 10 years from the date of deposit with the Department of Financial Services, after which time funds will escheat to the State.
Dated: January 27, 2026
KEVIN C. KARNES, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT,
Lee County
1700 Monroe St.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
By: s/ Karen Dix
Deputy Clerk
Jan. 30; Feb. 27, 2026 26-00420L
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate notice?
- The case number is 23-CP-000005.
- How much unclaimed probate funds are being held?
- $2,011.42 is being held for Marilyn Duket.
- Where can I claim the unclaimed probate funds?
- You can claim the funds by complying with F.S. 733.816.
- What happens to the funds if not claimed?
- If not claimed within 10 years, the funds will escheat to the State.
- Who is the Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- The Clerk is Kevin C. Karnes.
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