Who is the estate representative for Lenita J. Decker?

Deborah A. Woods was appointed Independent Executor; her address is 18 Braeburn Lane, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.

Where and how do I file a claim against the estate?

File at the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton, IL, or deliver to the representative or both by October 28, 2026.

What happens if I mail a claim to the clerk?

You must also mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.

When is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed on or before October 28, 2026, unless a different date is stated in a mailed notice under Section 18-3.

Probate — 18 Braeburn Lane, Barrington Hills, Illinois (2026-PR-22)

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Notice of administration for the estate of Lenita J. Decker. Claims against the estate must be filed by October 28, 2026 with the Bureau County Circuit Clerk or the estate representative, or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: October 28, 2026
Representative: Deborah A. Woods, Independent Executor
Claims can be filed at Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton
Mail copies of claims to the representative and attorney within 10 days

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October 28, 2026

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Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Princeton
Address: 18 Braeburn Lane, Barrington Hills, Illinois
Case #: 2026-PR-22

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If you don't respond

If you do not file a claim by October 28, 2026, your claim against Lenita J. Decker’s estate will be barred and you may lose the right to payment from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to the Bureau County Circuit Clerk at the Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL by October 28, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver copies of any claim filed with the Clerk to Deborah A. Woods and Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C. within 10 days of filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney for questions
Reach out to Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356 for clarification before the October 28, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the estate representative for Lenita J. Decker?: Deborah A. Woods was appointed Independent Executor; her address is 18 Braeburn Lane, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.
Where and how do I file a claim against the estate?: File at the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton, IL, or deliver to the representative or both by October 28, 2026.
What happens if I mail a claim to the clerk?: You must also mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative and the attorney within ten days after filing.
When is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed on or before October 28, 2026, unless a different date is stated in a mailed notice under Section 18-3.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document appointing someone to manage and settle the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor authorized to administer the estate without court supervision.
Claim against the estate: A creditor's request for payment from the deceased person's assets.
Probate Act of 1975 Section 18-3: Statute that can require the representative to mail notice to known creditors, altering the claim deadline.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE
	
	IN THE
	CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
	
	BUREAU
	COUNTY, ILLINOIS
	
	IN
	PROBATE
	
	ESTATE OF
	LENITA J. DECKER, Deceased
	
	2026-PR-22
	
	CLAIM
	NOTICE
	
	 Notice
	is given of the death of Lenita J. Decker. Letters of Office were
	issued on April 2, 2026, to Deborah A. Woods, 18 Braeburn Lane,
	Barrington Hills, Illinois, 60010, as Independent Executor, whose
	attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park
	Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.
	
		Claims
	against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk,
	Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the
	representative, or both, on or before October 28, 2026, or if
	mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required
	by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that
	notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a
	claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the
	representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has
	been filed.
	
		E-filing
	is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited
	exemptions.  To e-file, you must first create an account with an
	e-filing service provider.  Visit https://efile.
	
	illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm
	to learn more and to select a service provider.  If you need
	additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit
	http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/
	
	FAQ/gethelp.asp.
	
		Dated
	this 21st day of April, 2026.
	
	/s/
	Dawn M. Reglin
	
	Bureau
	County Circuit Clerk
	
	(Published
	in Bureau County Republican    Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 2026) 2321025

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