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

Claims must be filed on or before November 16, 2026, unless a different date appears on a mailed notice under Section 18-3.

Where do I file a claim for a debt owed by the deceased?

File with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the estate representative.

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

Yes — any claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative's attorney within ten days of filing.

Probate — 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL (2026 PR 27)

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This notice informs heirs and creditors that Constance Swanson-DeSpain was appointed Independent Executor for the estate of Roland D. Swanson and sets a November 16, 2026 deadline to file claims against the estate with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk or the representative.

Key Takeaways

Independent Executor appointed April 24, 2026
File claims by November 16, 2026
Claims filed with clerk must be mailed to attorney within 10 days
Claims not filed by deadline will be barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 16, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file claim
File your written claim with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk by November 16, 2026 at the Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270.
2
Send copy to attorney
After filing, mail or deliver a copy of the claim within 10 days to Nicholas W. Heid, Heid Law Offices, LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, IL 61252; phone 815-589-9961.
3
Check for mailed notice under Section 18-3
If you were sent a representative's notice under Section 18-3, verify the deadline stated in that notice as it may differ from November 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Roland D. Swanson's estate?: Constance Swanson-DeSpain was appointed Independent Executor on April 24, 2026.
What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before November 16, 2026, unless a different date appears on a mailed notice under Section 18-3.
Where do I file a claim for a debt owed by the deceased?: File with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the estate representative.
Do I need to send a copy of my claim to the executor's attorney?: Yes — any claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative's attorney within ten days of filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Official papers issued by the court authorizing the executor to act for the estate.
Independent Executor: An executor authorized to administer the estate with limited court supervision.
Probate Act Section 18-3: A law requiring personal notice to certain creditors, which can change the claim deadline.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: ROLAND D. SWANSON, a deceased personCase No.2026 PR 27 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Roland D. Swanson, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on April 24, 2026 to Constance Swanson-DeSpain, who was named as Independent Executor. Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 16, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed. Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961(phone)  May 5, 12, 19, 2026