When is the deadline to file claims against the estate?

Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, or they will be barred.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the representative, or both.

Probate — 33 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois (2026PR00000081)

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This is a probate notice for the estate of Paul Wisowaty of Antioch, Illinois, announcing Patricia Wisowaty as Independent Executor and setting an October 27, 2026 deadline to file claims against the estate, after which claims are barred.

Key Takeaways

Independent Executor: Patricia Wisowaty appointed April 10, 2026
Deadline to file claims: October 27, 2026
Claims filed with Clerk or representative, or both
Copies of filed claims must be sent to representative and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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Published

May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim and file it with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL by October 27, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver copies of the filed claim to Patricia Wisowaty (representative) and Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL within 10 days after filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney
If you have questions, contact Mark L. Shaw at Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085 for guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Paul Wisowaty's estate?: Patricia Wisowaty was appointed Independent Executor on April 10, 2026.
When is the deadline to file claims against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, or they will be barred.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the representative, or both.
Do I need to send copies of my claim to anyone?: Yes — copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent Executor: A personal representative authorized to administer the estate without court supervision.
Letters of Office: Court-issued documents proving the executor's authority to act for the estate.
Clerk of the Circuit Court: Court official who maintains case files and receives legal filings.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
EstateofPAULWISOWATY,
Deceased
Case No. 2026PR00000081
Notice is given of the
death of PAUL
WISOWATY, of Antioch,
Illinois. Letters of Ofﬁce
were issued on April 10,
2026, to PATRICIA
WISOWATY as Indepen-
dent Executor, whose
attorney is Shaw Law
Ltd., 33 North County
Street, Suite 300,
Waukegan, Illinois 60085.
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled in the ofﬁce
of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at 18 North County
Street, Waukegan, Illinois
60085 or with representa-
tive, or both, on or before
October 27, 2026, which
date is not less than 6
months from the date of
the ﬁrst publication of this
notice and any claim not
ﬁled within that period is
barred. Copies of any
claim ﬁled with the Clerk
must be mailed or deliv-
ered to the representative
and to the attorney within
10 days after it is ﬁled.
PATRICIA WISOWATY,
as Independent Executor
Mark L. Shaw (06198