Notice given to creditors of Gerald G. Brown's death and estate administration.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
October 16, 2026
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What to do next
- 1
File a claim
Submit your claim by October 16, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Executor
Reach out to Andrea Witthoft for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Contest the Will
If contesting, file your petition within six months of the Will's admission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by October 16, 2026.
- Who is the Independent Executor for the estate?
- Andrea Witthoft is the Independent Executor.
- How can I contest the validity of the Will?
- You can contest the Will by filing a petition within six months after its admission.
- Where do I file a claim?
- Claims can be filed at the Union County Courthouse or with the Independent Executor.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UNION COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF GERALD G. BROWN, DECEASED. NO. 2026-PR-7 IN PROBATE NOTICE OF DEATH INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION, AND CLAIM DATE NOTICE IS GIVEN to creditors of the death of Gerald G. Brown, of Anna, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2026, to Andrea Witthoft, 4985 Lick Creek Road, Anna, IL 62906 as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Elvis C. Cameron, 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 Union County Courthouse, 309 W. Market St., Jonesboro, Illinois, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before October 16, 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: April 9, 2026. ANDREA WITTHOFT CAMERON LAW FIRM, LLC ELVIS C. CAMERON ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR 205B N. MAIN ST. ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 PHONE: 618-833-2220 ARDC# 6244394 8221-963911