Notice regarding the estate of Charlotte A. Austin and claims process.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-09-11
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Morton
- Case #
- 2026-PR-0000042
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File a claim
Submit your claim by September 11, 2026, to the Peoria County Courthouse.
- 2
Notify the representative
Mail or deliver a copy of your claim to Michael D. Austin within 10 days.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Jennifer A. Hahn at (309) 673-1805 for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Charlotte A. Austin's estate?
- The case number is 2026-PR-0000042.
- How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by September 11, 2026, or six months from the first publication.
- Who is the representative for Charlotte A. Austin's estate?
- Michael D. Austin is the independent administrator for the estate.
- Where do I file a claim for the estate?
- Claims can be filed at the Peoria County Courthouse or with the estate representative.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE-Published 03/11, 03/18, 03/25-STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE A. AUSTIN, DECEASED. NO. 2026-PR-0000042 NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE A. AUSTIN, DECEASED VS. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS CASE NO. 2026-PR-0000042 NOTICE OF ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of CHARLOTTE A. AUSTIN and that on the 4th day of March, 2026, an Order was entered admitting the Will of CHARLOTTE A. AUSTIN to probate and appointing a representative. Letters of Office were issued on March 4, 2026 to MICHAEL D. AUSTIN, whose address is 18 Timberlane Dr., Morton, IL, and whose attorney is Jennifer A. Hahn of Hahn Law of Peoria, Ltd., 1230 W. Candletree Dr., Suite A., Peoria, IL 61614, (309) 673-1805. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, any heir or legatee may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 516-21). Any heir or legatee also has the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. Claims may be filed on or before the 11th day of September, 2026, or six months from the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both. Within 10 days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative and to its attorney of record and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated this 11th day of March, 2026. MICHAEL D. AUSTIN, Independent Administrator the Estate of CHARLOTTE A. AUSTIN BY: /s/ Jennifer A. HahnJENNIFER A. HAHN, ATTORNEY Jennifer A. Hahn, Attorney Hahn Law of Peoria, Ltd. 1230 W. Candletree Dr, Suite A Peoria, IL 61614 Telephone (309) 673-1805 004-338491