Notice regarding the estate of Lester D. Plotner and claims against it.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Belleville
- Address
- Belleville, Illinois
- Case #
- 2026PR000057
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File a claim
Submit your claim to the Clerk of the Circuit Court by August 23, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Timothy W. Kirk at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen for assistance.
- 3
Contest the will
If you wish to contest, file your petition within six months of the will's admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Lester D. Plotner's estate?
- The case number is 2026PR000057.
- How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within six months from the issuance of Letters Testamentary.
- Where do I file claims for the estate of Lester D. Plotner?
- Claims can be filed at the St. Clair County Courthouse in Belleville, Illinois.
- Can I contest the will of Lester D. Plotner?
- Yes, you can contest the will within six months after its admission to probate.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE-Published 03/04, 03/11, 03/18-STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ST. CLAIR COUNTY - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LESTER D. PLOTNER, DECEASED NO. 2026PR000057 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given of the death of Lester D. Plotner on December 31, 2025, and that Letters Testamentary were issued on February 23, 2026, to Kent L. Plotner, whose attorneys are Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, 300 Hamilton Blvd., P.O. Box 6199, Peoria, IL 61601. Claims may be filed within six months from the date of issuance of Letters of Office or within six months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, St. Clair County Courthouse, Belleville, Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorneys of record. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, any heir or legatee may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 I LCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. Dated this 27th day of February, A.D. 2026. HEYL, ROYSTER, VOELKER & ALLEN By:/s/ Timothy W. Kirk Attorneys for Executor of the Estate of Lester D. Plotner, Deceased Timothy W. Kirk Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen P.O. Box 6199 Peoria, IL 61601-6199 Telephone: (309) 676-0400 003-337771