Notice of claim date for the estate of Robert E. Hinman.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — August 6, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Chillicothe
- Case #
- 2026-PR-0000010
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claim by Deadline
Ensure your claim against the estate of Robert E. Hinman is filed by August 6, 2026, to avoid being barred from recovery.
- 2
E-file Your Claim
Create an account with an e-filing service provider to submit your claim electronically, as e-filing is mandatory for civil cases.
- 3
Notify Executor and Attorney
Within 10 days of filing your claim, mail or deliver a copy to Melody S. LaPayne and Michael T. Mahoney, and file proof of this with the Court.
- 4
Contact Attorney for Assistance
If you have questions or need help with the e-filing process, contact Michael T. Mahoney at (309) 274-5451 or via email at mahoney@mahoneyltd.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Robert E. Hinman?
- The case number is 2026-PR-0000010.
- Where can claims against Robert E. Hinman's estate be filed?
- Claims can be filed at the Peoria County Courthouse or with the estate's attorney.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by August 6, 2026.
- Who is the executor of Robert E. Hinman's estate?
- The executor is Melody S. LaPayne.
- How can I e-file documents for this probate case?
- You can e-file by creating an account with an e-filing service provider.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY
IN RE THE ESTATE OF
ROBERT E. HINMAN, Deceased.
NO. 2026-PR-0000010
NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE
Notice is given of the death of ROBERT E. HINMAN on November 22, 2025 and that an order was entered on January 27, 2026 appointing MELODY S. LaPAYNE as Independent Executor. The Attorney for the estate is Michael T. Mahoney, 1011 N. Second Street, P. O. Box 295, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.
Claims may be filed on or before August 6, 2026 or six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Peoria County, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602 or with the Attorney for the Estate, or with the Executor of the Estate.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-provider.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.
Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative and to his attorney of record and file with the Court a proof of mailing or delivery of said copies.
Dated: February 4, 2026
Michael T. Mahoney, Attorney
MICHAEL T. MAHONEY, LTD.
1011 N. Second Street
P. O. Box 295
Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Telephone: (309) 274-5451
Email: mahoney@mahoneyltd.com
February 6, 13, 20 2026
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