Who is the executor of Jean B. Heytler's estate?

Jeanne Cygnus of 214 North Lakeshore Drive, Mundelein, IL, is the Independent Executor.

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

Claims must be filed on or before November 19, 2026, unless additional notice extends the deadline.

Where can I file a claim against the estate?

File claims with the Lake County Circuit Court clerk or with the estate representative (Jeanne Cygnus).

Probate — 214 North Lakeshore Drive, Mundelein, IL (26 PR 66)

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Notice to creditors of the estate of Jean B. Heytler, advising that Jeanne Cygnus is Independent Executor and that claims must be filed by November 19, 2026, or possibly later if additional notice is required.

Key Takeaways

Claims against the estate deadline: November 19, 2026
Jeanne Cygnus named Independent Executor
Estate may be administered without court supervision
Attorney of record: Michael Wurster, DDV Law, Ltd.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 19, 2026

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What to do next

1
Prepare and file claim
Submit your claim to the Lake County Circuit Court clerk or to Jeanne Cygnus by November 19, 2026.
2
Contact the executor's attorney
Reach out to Michael Wurster at DDV Law, Ltd., 111 North Wabash, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602 for questions.
3
Consider petitioning to terminate independent administration
If you want court supervision, mail or deliver a petition to terminate independent administration to the clerk as allowed under 755 ILCS 5/28-4.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Jean B. Heytler's estate?: Jeanne Cygnus of 214 North Lakeshore Drive, Mundelein, IL, is the Independent Executor.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before November 19, 2026, unless additional notice extends the deadline.
Where can I file a claim against the estate?: File claims with the Lake County Circuit Court clerk or with the estate representative (Jeanne Cygnus).

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent Executor: A personal representative who administers the estate with limited court supervision.
Letters of office: Official documents giving the executor legal authority to act for the estate.
Terminate independent administration: A petition to have the court take a more active role in overseeing the estate.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT LAKE
COUNTY, 18 COUNTY
STREET, WAUKEGAN,
ILLINOIS ESTATE OF
Jean B. Heytler,
Deceased 26 PR 66 Notice
is given to creditors of the
death of the above named
decedent. Letters of ofﬁce
were issued to, Jeanne
Cygnus, 214 North
Lakeshore Drive,
Mundelein, Illinois 60060,
as Independent Executor,
whose attorney of record
is Michael Wurster, DDV
Law, Ltd., 111 North
Wabash, Suite 1300,
Chicago, Illinois, 60602.
The estate will be admin-
istered without court
supervision, unless under
section 5/28-4 of the
Probate Act Ill. Compiled
Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par.
5/28-4) any interested
person terminates inde-
pendent administration at
any time by mailing or
delivering a petition to
terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled with the
clerk or with the repre-
sentative, or both, on or
before November 19, 2026,
or, if mailing or delivery
of a notice from the repre-
sentative is required by
sec