Notice of Virginia L. Witt's estate administration and claims filing process.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — July 21, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Belleville
- Case #
- 25-PR-0023
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
Ensure any claims against the estate are filed by July 21, 2026, either with the Clerk of the Court or directly with the estate representative, Janet Stockmann.
- 2
Notify the Representative
If you file a claim, remember to mail or deliver a copy of the claim to Janet Stockmann and her attorney, Van-Lear P. Eckert, within ten days of filing.
- 3
Contact the Attorney
For questions or assistance, contact Van-Lear P. Eckert at the Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C. at 618-233-8800.
- 4
Consider Termination of Administration
If you wish to terminate the independent administration, submit a petition to the Clerk of the Court before the estate is fully administered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Virginia L. Witt's estate?
- The case number is 25-PR-0023.
- Where can I file a claim against Virginia L. Witt's estate?
- Claims can be filed at the St. Clair County Clerk's Office or with the estate representative.
- Who is the representative for Virginia L. Witt's estate?
- The representative is Janet Stockmann.
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within six months from the appointment date of the representative.
- Is the estate of Virginia L. Witt supervised by the court?
- The estate will be administered without court supervision unless a petition to terminate is filed.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN RE THE ESTATE OF:
Case No. 25-PR-0023
VIRGINIA L. WITT,
Deceased.
CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of VIRGINIA L. WITT, on the 12th day of December, 2025. On January 21, 2026, Janet Stockmann of Belleville, Illinois was appointed representative of the Estate. The representative's attorney of record is Van-Lear P. Eckert of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C., 103 West Main St., Belleville, Illinois 62220.
The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the St. Clair County building, 10 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois, 62220, or with the representative, or both within six (6) months from the date of the order appointing the representative of the Estate, and any claim not filed within such time is barred. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing.
Administrator: Janet Stockmann
Address: 26 Eagles Landing Drive
Belleville, Illinois
Legal Representative of Decedent's Estate:
Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C.
103 West Main St.
Belleville, Illinois 62220
618-233-8800
IPL0309137
Feb 1,8,15 2026