Notice given to creditors of Geneva Merryman's death and estate administration.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — August 2, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tamms
- Case #
- 2025-PR-18
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
Ensure any claims against the estate are filed by August 2, 2026, either with the Clerk of the Court or the Independent Executor.
- 2
Contest Will if Necessary
If you wish to contest the validity of the Will, file a petition with the Court within six months of the Will's admission to probate.
- 3
Contact Executor for Questions
Reach out to Carol Ramage at 950 Front Street, Tamms, IL, or call Elle J. Mobley at 618-833-2220 for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 4
Mail Claims Promptly
After filing a claim, remember to mail or deliver copies to the Executor and their attorney within ten days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Geneva Merryman?
- The case number is 2025-PR-18.
- Where can I file a claim against Geneva Merryman's estate?
- Claims can be filed at the Alexander County Courthouse or with the Independent Executor.
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by August 2, 2026.
- Who is the Independent Executor for Geneva Merryman's estate?
- The Independent Executor is Carol Ramage.
- What happens if I don't file a claim by the deadline?
- Any claim not filed by the deadline is barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ALEXANDER COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF GENEVA MERRYMAN, DECEASED. NO. 2025-PR-18 IN PROBATE NOTICE OF DEATH INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION, AND CLAIM DATE NOTICE IS GIVEN to creditors of the death of GENEVA MERRYMAN, of Tamms, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 14, 2026, to CAROL RAMAGE, of 950 Front Street, Tamms, IL 62988, whose attorney is Elle J. MOBLEY, 205B N. Main St., Anna, Illinois. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses in open Court or other evidence, as provided by Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21.) You also have the right, under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1), to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within six (6) months after admission of the Will to probate. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless, under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, Par. 5/28-4), any interested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of this Court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of this court at the Alexander County Courthouse, 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, Illinois, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before August 2, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Executor is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of the State of Illinois, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Executor and to the attorneys within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: January 21, 2026. CAROL RAMAGE CAMERON LAW FIRM, LLC ELLE J. MOBLEY ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR 205B N. MAIN ST. ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 PHONE: 618-833-2220 ARDC# 6345426 8215-961470