What is a claim notice in probate?

A claim notice informs interested parties about the death and estate administration process.

How do I file a claim against an estate?

Claims can be filed with the Clerk of the Court or the estate representative within six months.

Who is the executor of Patricia C. McDonald's estate?

Dawn Browning is the appointed representative of the estate.

What happens if I miss the claim filing deadline?

Any claim not filed within six months will be barred from consideration.

Probate — 1 Country Ln, Freeburg, Illinois (26-PR-155)

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Notice of Patricia C. McDonald's estate administration and claims filing requirements.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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Published: May 3, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Probate
City: Freeburg
Address: 1 Country Ln, Freeburg, Illinois · 2 filings
Case #

26-PR-155

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2 filings at this address 2 probate notices in Freeburg (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the Clerk of the Court or the estate representative by October 27, 2026.
2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Van-Lear P. Eckert at the Law Office for assistance with claims.
3
Mail copies of claims
Ensure copies of any claims filed are sent to the representative and attorney within ten days.

Frequently asked questions

What is a claim notice in probate?: A claim notice informs interested parties about the death and estate administration process.
How do I file a claim against an estate?: Claims can be filed with the Clerk of the Court or the estate representative within six months.
Who is the executor of Patricia C. McDonald's estate?: Dawn Browning is the appointed representative of the estate.
What happens if I miss the claim filing deadline?: Any claim not filed within six months will be barred from consideration.

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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