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

Claims must be filed on or before November 4, 2026.

Where do I file a claim for Carol A. Banas's estate?

File at the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL, or with the estate representative.

Probate — 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL (2026 PR 00014)

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This is a notice to creditors of the estate of Carol A. Banas informing them that claims must be filed by November 4, 2026. Claims not filed by that date will be barred and must also be served on the estate representative and attorney.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 4, 2026
File at Lee County Clerk or with the estate representative
Claims not timely filed are barred
Send copies of claims to the representative and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 4, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim and file it with the Clerk of Court at Lee County Courthouse or deliver it to the representative on or before November 4, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
After filing with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Thomas N. Hager, Jr. and to Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. within 10 days of filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney for questions
Call 815-625-8200 or email olson@wmpj.com to confirm filing procedures or ask about claim specifics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: Claims must be filed on or before November 4, 2026.
Where do I file a claim for Carol A. Banas's estate?: File at the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL, or with the estate representative.
Who is the estate representative and how can I contact the attorney?: Representative: Thomas N. Hager, Jr.; Attorney: Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081, phone 815-625-8200, email olson@wmpj.com.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued documents naming the person authorized to administer the deceased's estate.
Representative: The person appointed to manage the estate, collect assets, and pay debts.
Barred: A claim that is legally prevented from being enforced because a deadline was missed.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: CAROL A. BANAS, Deceased. No. 2026 PR 00014 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CAROL A. BANAS. Letters of Office were issued to THOMAS N. HA-GER, JR., 724 North Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL 60302, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 4, 2026, and 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: April 24, 2026 Thomas N. Hager, Jr., Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE &  JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for  Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com  April 28, May 5, 12, 2026