Who can file a claim against this estate?

Creditors who are owed money by the decedent can file claims; others with valid demands against the estate may also file.

Where do I file my claim for Sandra D. Maas?

File at the Tazewell County Circuit Court Clerk's office in the Tazewell County Courthouse in Pekin, or with the Independent Administrator.

What is the deadline to file a creditor's claim?

Claims must be filed by November 1, 2026, or six months from first publication of the notice, whichever is later.

Probate — 1308 Lawndale, Pekin, Illinois (2026-PR-81)

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Intestate

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This is a claim notice for the estate of Sandra D. Maas (died March 10, 2026). Creditors must file claims by November 1, 2026 (or six months from first publication) or be barred, with filing and mailing requirements specified.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 1, 2026 (or six months from first publication).
Letters issued to Independent Administrator Anthony Paul Metcalf.
File claims with Tazewell County Circuit Court or the Administrator.
Must mail claim copies to Administrator and attorney within 10 days.
Claims not timely filed will be barred (with limited mailing exception).

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 1, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit a written claim to the Tazewell County Circuit Court or to Independent Administrator Anthony Paul Metcalf before November 1, 2026.
2
Mail copies to Administrator and attorney
Within 10 days of filing with the Court, mail a copy to Anthony Paul Metcalf at 1412 Illinois Street, Pekin, IL 61554 and to Hayes & Sarff, P.C., 351 South Fourth Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
3
Keep proof of mailing
File proof of mailing or delivery with the Court after sending copies to the Administrator and attorney.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a claim against this estate?: Creditors who are owed money by the decedent can file claims; others with valid demands against the estate may also file.
Where do I file my claim for Sandra D. Maas?: File at the Tazewell County Circuit Court Clerk's office in the Tazewell County Courthouse in Pekin, or with the Independent Administrator.
What is the deadline to file a creditor's claim?: Claims must be filed by November 1, 2026, or six months from first publication of the notice, whichever is later.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-authorized documents appointing someone to administer the deceased person's estate.
Independent Administrator: Person appointed to manage the estate without court supervision for routine matters.
Barred: A claim prevented from being legally enforced due to missing the filing deadline.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF TAZEWELL
IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Case No. 2026-PR-81
SANDRA D. MAAS, Deceased.
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of SANDRA D. MAAS of 1308 Lawndale, Pekin, Illinois 61554, on March 10, 2026. Letters of Office were issued on April 23, 2026 to ANTHONY PAUL METCALF, Independent Administrator, 1412 Illinois Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554, whose attorneys are HAYES & SARFF, P.C., 351 South Fourth Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
Claims may be filed on or before November 1, 2026 or six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, whichever is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred, except that the claim of a creditor who has been notified by mail or delivery of notice shall be barred on said date or three months from the date of such mailing or delivery, whichever is later.
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court at the Tazewell County Courthouse, Pekin, Illinois 61554, or with the Independent Administrator, or both. Within ten (10) days after a Claimant files its claim with the Court, the Claimant MUST mail a copy of the claim to the Independent Administrator AND to the Independent Administrator's attorney of record, AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies.
DATED: April 27, 2026
ANTHONY PAUL METCALF,
Independent Administrator
of the Estate of SANDRA D. MAAS,
Deceased.
HAYES & SARFF, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
351 South Fourth Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
Telephone No.: 309-347-2101
Email: hayesandsarff@grics.net
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