Who must I notify if I file a claim?

You must file the claim with the Clerk and mail or deliver a copy to the estate representative and the attorney within 10 days.

What is the last date to submit a claim?

Claims must be filed on or before November 12, 2026.

Who are the estate representatives and how can I contact them?

Co-administrators are Joseph Whittington (522 E Exchange St, Geneseo) and Shelby Pena (618 E Chestnut St, Geneseo).

Probate — 1317 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL (2026 PR 107)

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This is a probate claim notice for the estate of Richard E. Whittington announcing independent administration and naming co-administrators. Creditors must file claims by November 12, 2026, or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Claims deadline: November 12, 2026
Estate is independently administered by two co-administrators
File claims with the Clerk or representative, or both
Copies of filed claims must be sent to attorney and representative within 10 days
Independent administration can be terminated by petition

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 12, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
File your claim with the Clerk at Rock Island County Justice Center by November 12, 2026; keep proof of filing.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of the filed claim to the co-administrators and attorney Jennifer L. Kincaid within 10 days of filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney for questions
Call Jennifer L. Kincaid at (309) 755-5096 or email j.kincaid@silvislaw.com for clarification about filing.

Frequently asked questions

Who must I notify if I file a claim?: You must file the claim with the Clerk and mail or deliver a copy to the estate representative and the attorney within 10 days.
What is the last date to submit a claim?: Claims must be filed on or before November 12, 2026.
Who are the estate representatives and how can I contact them?: Co-administrators are Joseph Whittington (522 E Exchange St, Geneseo) and Shelby Pena (618 E Chestnut St, Geneseo).

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent administration: Court allows the personal representative to administer the estate with less court supervision.
Letters of office: Court-issued document that authorizes a person to act as estate representative.
Claim against the estate: A request by a creditor to be paid from the deceased person's assets.

Full Notice Text

Whittington-Claim NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF:RICHARD E. WHITTINGTON,Deceased.
Case No. 2026 PR 107
CLAIM NOTICE – INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
Notice is given of the death of Richard E. Whittington. Letters of office were issued on May 1, 2026, to Joseph Whittington, 522 E Exchange ST, Geneseo, IL 61254 and Shelby Pena, 618 E Chestnut ST, Geneseo, IL 61254, as Independent Co-Administrators, whose attorney is Jennifer L. Kincaid of Pepping, Balk, Kincaid & Olson, Ltd., 105 – 7th Street, Silvis, IL 61282.Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 – 3rd AVE, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, or with the representative, or both, on or before NOVEMBER 12, 2026 , and any claim not filed within that period 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.The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the Probate Act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the Clerk of Court at the above address.Dated this 5th day of May, 2026.Jennifer L. KincaidAttorney for the EstatePepping, Balk, Kincaid & Olson, Ltd.105 - 7 th StreetSilvis, Illinois 61282Telephone: (309) 755-5096Facsimile: (309) 755-0499Email: j.kincaid@silvislaw.comCOL-IA-302963