Who must I contact to file a claim against this estate?

File with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk at 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL or send to the representative, Samuel J. Williams, Jr.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

Claims must be filed on or before November 11, 2026.

What happens if I miss the November 11, 2026 deadline?

Your claim will be barred and you generally cannot recover from the estate.

Probate — 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL (2026 PR 222)

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Notice of probate for the estate of Mary J. Williams Tripplett of Bolingbrook, who died February 17, 2026. Creditors must file claims by November 11, 2026, or be barred; the estate will be independently administered by the named representative.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 11, 2026
Representative: Samuel J. Williams, Jr.
Attorney: Mark C. Metzger, Manor Law Group
Claims filed with Will County Clerk or representative
Estate administered without court supervision unless challenged

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 11, 2026

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Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category

Probate

City

Bolingbrook

Address

100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL · 8 filings

Case #

2026 PR 222

Research context

8 filings at this address 33 probate notices in Bolingbrook (last 12 months)

Claims due in175 days

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a claim by November 11, 2026, the claim is barred and the creditor loses the right to be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim documents and file them with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk by November 11, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
After filing with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Samuel J. Williams, Jr. and attorney Mark C. Metzger within 10 days.
3
Consult the estate attorney
Contact Mark C. Metzger at Manor Law Group, 229 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563 for questions about filing or claim validity.

Frequently asked questions

Who must I contact to file a claim against this estate?: File with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk at 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL or send to the representative, Samuel J. Williams, Jr.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?: Claims must be filed on or before November 11, 2026.
What happens if I miss the November 11, 2026 deadline?: Your claim will be barred and you generally cannot recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent administration: Estate managed by the representative with limited court involvement, speeding distribution.
Claim against the estate: A creditor's demand for payment from the deceased person's estate.
Barred: Legally prevented from asserting a claim after the filing deadline passes.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Mary J. Williams Tripplett  Date of Death: February 17, 2026 Case No. 2026 PR 222 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Mary J. Williams Tripplett who died on February 17, 2026, a resident of Bolingbrook, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate is: Samuel J. Williams, Jr. 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Mark C. Metzger, Manor Law Group, LLC 229 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 11, 2026 Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Will County Courthouse, 100 W. Jeferson St., Joliet, IL, 60432 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). Signature of Executor /S/ Samuel J. Williams, Jr.  (Published in Herald-News May 6, 13, 20, 2026) 2323667