Notice of death and claims filing for Bartholomew R. Kubera II's estate.
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October 17, 2026
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What to do next
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File your claim
Submit your claim by October 17, 2026, to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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Contact the administrator
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a claim notice in probate?
- A claim notice informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about filing claims.
- How do I file a claim against an estate?
- Claims can be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or the estate representative.
- What is the deadline for filing a claim?
- Claims must be filed by October 17, 2026.
- Who is the administrator of the estate?
- Colleen Wengler is the Independent Administrator of the estate.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) ) SS COUNTY OF WILL) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: BARTHOLOMEW R. KUBERA II, Deceased. Case No. 26 PR 34 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BARTHOLOMEW R. KUBERA II. Letters of Office as Independent Administrator were issued on March 16, 2026 to COLLEEN WENGLER, Public Administrator of Will County, whose address is 181 N. Hammes Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Will County Courthouse, 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432, or with the representative, or both, on or before, the 17th day of October, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, 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 ten (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 https://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. Colleen Wengler, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Bartholomew R. Kubera II Colleen Wengler, No. 6274311 WENGLER LAW FIRM, PC 181 N. Hammes Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60435 (815) 730-6968 willcountypublicguardian@wenglerlaw.com (Published in Herald-News on April 17, 24, May 1, 2026) 2318923