Who can file a claim against this estate?

Creditors or anyone owed money by the decedent may file a claim in Lee County Circuit Court or with the estate representative.

When is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed by October 28, 2026 or six months from the first publication of this notice, whichever is later.

Where do I file my claim?

File at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County Courthouse in Dixon, Illinois, or deliver it to the representative.

What must I do after filing a claim with the court?

Within 10 days, mail or deliver a copy to the representative and the representative's attorney and file proof of that mailing with the court.

Probate — 309-A Main Street, Peoria, IL (2026-PR-00019)

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This is a probate Notice of Claim Date for the estate of Olivero (Oliver) Ochoa notifying creditors and others that Letters of Administration were issued and that claims must be filed by October 28, 2026 or six months after first publication, whichever is later.

Key Takeaways

Claims due by October 28, 2026 or six months from first publication
Letters of Administration issued April 28, 2026 to Martha Ochoa
File claims at Lee County Circuit Court in Dixon or with the representative
Send claimant copies to the representative and their attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 28, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim and file it with the Lee County Circuit Court by October 28, 2026 (or six months from first publication).
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Within 10 days of filing, mail or deliver a copy to Martha Ochoa (Independent Administrator) and to The Leiter Group; file proof of mailing with the court.
3
Contact the estate attorney for questions
Call Thomas E. Leiter at The Leiter Group, 309-673-2922, for information about the claim process or estate status.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a claim against this estate?: Creditors or anyone owed money by the decedent may file a claim in Lee County Circuit Court or with the estate representative.
When is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed by October 28, 2026 or six months from the first publication of this notice, whichever is later.
Where do I file my claim?: File at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County Courthouse in Dixon, Illinois, or deliver it to the representative.
What must I do after filing a claim with the court?: Within 10 days, mail or deliver a copy to the representative and the representative's attorney and file proof of that mailing with the court.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court document appointing an administrator to manage and settle the decedent's estate.
Representative: The person appointed by the court (here, the Independent Administrator) to handle the estate.
Notice of Claim Date: Public notice setting the deadline by which creditors must file claims against the estate.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of OLIVERO OCHOA, also known as OLIVER OCHOA, Deceased. Case No. 2026-PR-00019 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of OLIVERO OCHOA also known as OLIVER OCHOA on Nov-ember 26, 2024 and that Letters of Administration were issued on April 28, 2026 to Martha Ochoa, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is THE LEITER GROUP, 309-A Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602. Claims may be filed on or before October 28, 2026 or six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, which-ever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative and to its attorney of record and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. (You are further notified that this Notice is not an admission of the nature, extent or validity of any claim, but is given to notify you of the limitations periods during which any claim may be filed.) Dated this 6th day of May, 2026 THOMAS E. LEITER, ESQ. THE LEITER GROUP 309-A Main Street Peoria, Illinois 61602 309-673-2922 Fax 309-673-2387 May 8, 15, 22, 2026

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