What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?

Claims must be filed within six months of the April 27, 2026 appointment of the personal representative.

Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?

Dawn Browning is the personal representative; her address is 1 Country Ln, Freeburg, IL 62243.

Do I need to send copies of my claim anywhere else?

Yes — copies filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.

Probate — 103 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois (26-PR-155)

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Notice that Patricia C. McDonald died November 19, 2025 and Dawn Browning was appointed personal representative April 27, 2026; creditors must file claims within six months of that appointment or be barred. Estate will be independently administered unless someone files to terminate independent administration.

Key Takeaways

Dawn Browning appointed personal representative on April 27, 2026
Creditors must file claims within six months from the appointment
Claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed to representative and attorney within 10 days
Estate administered without court supervision unless terminated

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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Published

May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Prepare documentation and file your claim with the St. Clair County Clerk by October 27, 2026 (six months from April 27, 2026).
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Within 10 days after filing with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Dawn Browning at 1 Country Ln, Freeburg, IL 62243 and to Van-Lear P. Eckert, Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C., 103 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220.
3
Consider petition to terminate independent administration
If you are an interested person and want court supervision, file a petition to terminate independent administration with the Clerk before the estate is closed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: Claims must be filed within six months of the April 27, 2026 appointment of the personal representative.
Where do I file a claim for debts owed by Patricia C. McDonald?: File in the Office of the Clerk at St. Clair County building, 10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220, or with the representative or both.
Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?: Dawn Browning is the personal representative; her address is 1 Country Ln, Freeburg, IL 62243.
Do I need to send copies of my claim anywhere else?: Yes — copies filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

independent administration: Estate handled by the personal representative without ongoing court supervision, speeding up administration.
personal representative: Person legally appointed to manage and settle the decedent's estate.
claim barred: A creditor's right to collect from the estate is lost if they miss the filing deadline.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN RE THE ESTATE OF:        
PATRICIA C. MCDONALD,     
Deceased.    
Case No. 26-PR-155

CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of PATRICIA C. MCDONALD, on the 19th day of November, 2025.  On April 27, 2026, Dawn Browning of Freeburg, Illinois was appointed representative of the Estate.  The representative's attorney of record is Van-Lear P. Eckert of the Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C., 103 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois 62220.
    The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
    Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the St. Clair County building, 10 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois, 62220, or with the representative, or both within six (6) months from the date of the order appointing the representative of the Estate, and any claim not filed within such time is barred.  Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after filing.
Executor: Dawn Browning
Address:  1 Country Ln
Freeburg, Illinois 62243
Legal Representative of Decedent's Estate:
Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, P.C.
103 West Main Street
Belleville, Illinois 62220
IPL0335988
May 3,10,17 2026