Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rebecca Jane Knight.
- Published
- City
- Fort Myers
- Address
- 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida
- Case #
- 26-CP-100
Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26-CP-100
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
REBECCA JANE KNIGHT
Deceased.
The administration of the estate of Rebecca Jane Knight, deceased, whose date of death was November 29, 2025, 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 co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives have 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 January 30, 2026.
Co-Personal Representatives:
Jessica M. Van Hart
4938 SW 20th Avenue
Cape Coral, Florida 33914
Elizabeth Bergau
1925 El Dorado Pkwy W
Cape Coral, Florida 33914
Attorney for Personal Representatives:
/s/Lance M. McKinney
Lance M. McKinney, Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 882992
Osterhout & McKinney, P.A.
3783 Seago Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Telephone: (239) 939-4888
Fax: (239) 277-0601
E-Mail: lancem@omplaw.com
Secondary E-Mail:
elizabethw@omplaw.com
Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00423L
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Rebecca Jane Knight?
- The case number is 26-CP-100.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who are the co-personal representatives of the estate?
- The co-personal representatives are Jessica M. Van Hart and Elizabeth Bergau.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is January 30, 2026.
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