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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Stephen George Gibbs.

Published
Address
1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL
Case #
26-CP-000172

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 26-CP-000172 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN GEORGE GIBBS A/K/A STEPHEN G. GIBBS, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Stephen George Gibbs a/k/a Stephen G. Gibbs, deceased, whose date of death was November 15, 2025, File Number 26-CP-000172, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County, Probate Division, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The name and address 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN 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. A personal representative or curator 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 Sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The date of first publication of this notice is February 6, 2026. Personal Representative LINDA MARIE GIBBS, Personal Representative 5627 Baltusrol Court, Sanibel, FL 33957 Attorney for Personal Representative Kurt D. Zimmerman, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 993166 Zimmerman & Associates, P.A. 699 N. Federal Highway, Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Telephone: (954) 202-7761 Email: kurt@zimmermanlaw.com February 6, 13, 2026 26-00457L

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the estate of Stephen George Gibbs?
The case number for the estate of Stephen George Gibbs is 26-CP-000172.
How long do I have to file a claim against Stephen George Gibbs' estate?
Creditors must file their claims within three months after the first publication of this notice or thirty days after being served a copy of the notice.
Where is the probate court for Lee County located?
The probate court for Lee County is located at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Who is the personal representative for Stephen George Gibbs' estate?
The personal representative for the estate is Linda Marie Gibbs.
What happens if I don't file my claim on time for this estate?
Any claims not filed within the specified time periods will be forever barred according to Florida Probate Code.

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