What is a claim notice in probate?

A claim notice informs interested parties about the administration of an estate and how to file claims.

How do I file a claim against an estate?

Claims can be filed at the Winnebago County Courthouse or with the estate representative.

What is the deadline for filing claims?

Claims must be filed by October 30, 2026, or within three months of the notice.

Notice of Frank A. Manzullo, Jr.'s estate administration and claim filing deadline.

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Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 30, 2026

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Published: Apr 30, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Rockford
Address: 120 W. State St., Rockford, IL · 4 filings
Case #: 2026-PR-86

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What to do next

1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the Clerk of the Court by October 30, 2026.
2
Contact the Executor
Reach out to Mary Catherine Flynn for any questions regarding the estate.
3
Review Probate Act
Familiarize yourself with Section 28-4 of the Probate Act for termination procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is a claim notice in probate?: A claim notice informs interested parties about the administration of an estate and how to file claims.
How do I file a claim against an estate?: Claims can be filed at the Winnebago County Courthouse or with the estate representative.
What is the deadline for filing claims?: Claims must be filed by October 30, 2026, or within three months of the notice.

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Full Notice Text

STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE 17th
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF
WINNEBAGO
In the Matter of
the Estate of
FRANK A.
MANZULLO, JR.,
Deceased.
2026-PR-86
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the
death of FRANK A. MAN-
ZULLO, JR., of Rockford,
Illinois. Letters of Office
were issued on April 20,
2026 to MARY CATH-
ERINE FLYNN, as Inde-
pendent Executor whose
attorneys are WILLIAMS
McCARTHY LLP, 120 W.
State St., P.O. Box 219,
Rockford, IL 61105.
The estate will be ad-
ministered without court
supervision, unless under
Section 28-4 of the Probate
Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any
interested person termi-
nates independent adminis-
tration at any time by mail-
ing or delivering a petition
to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate
may be filed in the office
of the Clerk of the Court,
Winnebago County Court-
house, 400 W. State St.,
Rockford, IL 61101 or with
the representative, or both,
on or before October 30,
2026, or within 3 months
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