Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Sina Matthews, deceased.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-10-03
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What You Should Do Next
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File your claim
Submit your claim to the clerk or the representative by October 3, 2026.
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Contact the administrator
Reach out to Lee Matthews for any questions regarding the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed by October 3, 2026.
- Who is the administrator of the estate?
- Lee Matthews is the Independent Administrator of the estate.
- How can I e-file my claim?
- You must create an account with an e-filing service provider to e-file.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Any claim not filed by the deadline will be barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, 100 WEST JEFFERSON STREET, JOLIET ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Sina Matthews, DECEASED. 26 PR 81 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Lee Matthews, 346 Water Street, Joliet, Illinois 60436, Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Andrew T. Hays, Staza Law LLC, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2150, Chicago, Illinois 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 3, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Andrew T. Hays Staza Law LLC (46467) 200 North LaSalle Street Suite 2150, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)626-2537 I3284621 (Published Herald News April. 3, 10, 17, 2026)