Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Duane L. Steffen.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-09-25
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
Ensure any claims against the estate are filed by September 25, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Executor
Reach out to James R. Steffen for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Mail Claims Copies
Mail copies of any claims filed to both the representative and the attorney within 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Duane L. Steffen?
- The case number is 2026PR18.
- Where should claims against the estate be filed?
- Claims can be filed at the Woodford County Courthouse or with the representative.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by September 25, 2026.
- Who is the executor of Duane L. Steffen's estate?
- James R. Steffen is the independent executor.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE-Published 03/18, 03/25, 04/01-CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WOODFORD COUNTY, ILLINOISESTATE OF DUANE L. STEFFEN DECEASED. NO. 2026PR18CLAIM NOTICENotice is given to creditors of the death of DUANE L. STEFFEN. Letters of office were issued on February 20, 2026, to James R. Steffen, 608 Pierce St, Morton, IL 61550, as independent executor whose attorney of record is Jonathan J. Stoller, 15 W Front St, El Paso, Illinois 61738. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, C. 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 in the office of the clerk of court, Woodford County Courthouse, Eureka, Illinois, or with the representative, or both until September 25, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 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 to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 9th day of March, 2026. Stoller Law Office Jonathan J. Stoller Attorney for Representative 15 W Front St El Paso, IL 61738 (309) 527-4300 jonathanstoller@stollerlaw.com007-338702