Who is the executor of Joseph Nixon's estate?

Kyle Nixon was issued Letters of Office as Independent Executor on April 29, 2026.

Where and how do I file a claim against this estate?

File a claim at the Will County Circuit Court Clerk (100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet) or with the representative, or both; e-filing is available.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed on or before November 5, 2026, unless a different date is stated in a mailed notice.

Do I need to send copies of my claim to the executor's attorney?

Yes — copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.

Probate — 1225 Arthur Avenue, Joliet, IL (26 PR 42)

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Notice of death for Joseph Nixon announces Kyle Nixon as Independent Executor and sets November 5, 2026 as the deadline to file claims against the estate. Claimants must file with the Will County Circuit Court or the representative, with copies mailed to executor and attorney.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 5, 2026
Kyle Nixon appointed Independent Executor
File claims at Will County Clerk or with the representative
Copies of claims must be mailed to executor and attorney within 10 days
E-filing mandatory for most civil documents

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 5, 2026

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Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Joliet
Address: 1225 Arthur Avenue, Joliet, IL · 3 filings
Case #: 26 PR 42

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3 filings at this address 194 probate notices in Joliet (last 12 months)

Claims due in169 days

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If you don't respond

If a claim is not filed by November 5, 2026, it is barred and the claimant loses the right to payment from the estate; copies must also be sent within ten days after filing.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim and file it with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk or deliver it to the Independent Executor on or before November 5, 2026.
2
Send required copies
Within 10 days after filing with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Kyle Nixon at 1225 Arthur Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432 and to Wengler Law Firm, PC, 181 N. Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435.
3
Use e-filing if eligible
If e-filing applies, create an account with an Illinois e-filing service provider at https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm before submitting documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Joseph Nixon's estate?: Kyle Nixon was issued Letters of Office as Independent Executor on April 29, 2026.
Where and how do I file a claim against this estate?: File a claim at the Will County Circuit Court Clerk (100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet) or with the representative, or both; e-filing is available.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed on or before November 5, 2026, unless a different date is stated in a mailed notice.
Do I need to send copies of my claim to the executor's attorney?: Yes — copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court document authorizing a person to act as the estate's executor or administrator.
Independent Executor: Executor authorized to handle estate affairs without court supervision, within law limits.
Claim against the estate: A demand for payment from the deceased person's estate for debts or expenses.

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 PROBATE IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH NIXON, Deceased. Case No. 26 PR 42 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Joseph Nixon. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on April 29, 2026 to Klye Nixon, whose address is 1225 Arthur Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432, whose attorneys are WENGLER LAW FIRM, PC, 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 5th day of November, 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. KYLE NIXON, Independent Executor of the Estate of JOSEPH NIXON Michael Hopkins - 6296760 WENGLER LAW FIRM, PC 181 N. Hammes Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60435 (815) 730-6968 service@wenglerlaw.com (Published in Herald-News on May 5, 12, 19, 2026) 2323465