Who is the Executor of William O. Pickett's estate?

Ann L. Schlicht of 18 Circle Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 is the Independent Executor.

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

Claims must be filed on or before October 28, 2026.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File with the Sangamon County Circuit Court Probate Division, Room 405, 200 South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701, or with the Executor.

Probate — 18 Circle Drive, Rochester, Illinois (2026-PR-151)

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Will

Affects:CreditorsHeirsGeneral Public

This notice informs creditors and others that William O. Pickett died and Letters Testamentary were issued to Ann L. Schlicht as Independent Executor. Claims against the estate must be filed by October 28, 2026 or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary issued to Ann L. Schlicht on April 20, 2026
Deadline to file claims: October 28, 2026
File claims with Sangamon County Probate Clerk or the Executor
Copies of claims to be mailed to Executor and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 28, 2026

Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline

Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Draft your claim and file it with the Sangamon County Probate Clerk, Room 405, by October 28, 2026.
2
Send copies to Executor and attorney
If filed with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Ann L. Schlicht, 18 Circle Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 and to Graham & Graham, Ltd., 1201 South Eighth Street, Springfield, IL 62703 within 10 days.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
Contact Graham & Graham, Ltd. at their Springfield address for questions about claims or estate administration.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Executor of William O. Pickett's estate?: Ann L. Schlicht of 18 Circle Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 is the Independent Executor.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before October 28, 2026.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File with the Sangamon County Circuit Court Probate Division, Room 405, 200 South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701, or with the Executor.
Do I need to send copies if I file with the Clerk?: Yes. A copy of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and the attorney within ten days.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document authorizing the named executor to administer the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who can manage estate matters without prior court approval for each action.
Barred: Legally prevented from pursuing a claim because the filing deadline was missed.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
William O. Pickett,        Case No. 2026-PR-151
    Deceased
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of William O. Pickett.  Letters Testamentary were is-sued on April 20, 2026, to Ann L. Schlicht, 18 Circle Drive, Rochester, Illinois 62563 as Independent Executor of the William O. Pickett Estate, whose attorney is Graham & Graham, Ltd., 1201 South Eighth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Pro-bate Division, Room 405, Sangamon County Complex, 200 South Ninth Street, Spring-field, Illinois, 62701 or with the Executor or both, on or before October 28, 2026 and any claim not filed within that date is barred.  Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2026.
Nancy Eckert Martin
Graham & Graham, Ltd.
1201 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
April 24, May 1, 8 2026
LILS0503804