Who is the executor of Elaine Bobula's estate?

Thomas Herzau of South Barrington was appointed Independent Executor.

When was the will admitted to probate?

The court admitted the will on April 21, 2026.

What is the deadline to challenge the will by witness testimony?

You have 42 days from the effective date of the April 21, 2026 order to file that petition.

Probate — 540 South Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois (26 PR 149)

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This is a probate notice for the estate of Elaine Bobula advising creditors and interested persons that Thomas Herzau was appointed Independent Executor and the decedent's will was admitted to probate on April 21, 2026. Certain parties have 42 days to challenge proof of the will.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate April 21, 2026
Thomas Herzau named Independent Executor
Creditors must present claims against the estate
42-day deadline to petition for witness testimony
Attorney: Taylor J. Spooner, Ariano, Hardy, Ritt, Lytle & Goettel, PC

Deadline · Claims Deadline

June 2, 2026

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Published

May 18, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Reach out to Taylor J. Spooner at Ariano, Hardy, Ritt, Lytle & Goettel, PC, 2000 McDonald Road, Suite 200, South Elgin, IL 60177 for details.
2
Creditors present claims
If you are a creditor, present your claim to the estate promptly to protect recovery rights.
3
File petition to require witnesses
If you wish to require witness testimony, file a petition within 42 days of the April 21, 2026 order.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Elaine Bobula's estate?: Thomas Herzau of South Barrington was appointed Independent Executor.
When was the will admitted to probate?: The court admitted the will on April 21, 2026.
What is the deadline to challenge the will by witness testimony?: You have 42 days from the effective date of the April 21, 2026 order to file that petition.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent Executor: A personal representative who can administer the estate without court supervision in many routine matters.
Letters of office: Court-issued documents authorizing the executor to act for the estate.
Petition to admit the will to probate: A formal request asking the court to recognize and open the deceased's will for administration.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE 16TH JUDI-
CIAL CIRCUIT KANE
COUNTY, 540 SOUTH
RANDALL ROAD, ST.
CHARLES, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF Elaine
Bobula, DECEASED. 26
PR 149 Notice is given to
creditors of the death of
the above named dece-
dent. Letters of ofﬁce
were issued to Thomas
Herzau, 24 Windemere
Lane, South Barrington,
Illinois 60010, as Indepen-
dent Executor, whose
attorney of record is
Taylor J. Spooner,
Ariano, Hardy, Ritt, Lytle
& Goettel, PC, 2000
McDonald Road, Suite
200, South Elgin, Illinois
60177. Notice is given to
Frank Anthony Hain in
the above proceeding to
probate a will and whose
name or address is not
stated in the petition to
admit the will to probate,
that an order was entered
by the court on April 21,
2026 admitting the will to
probate. Within 42 days
after the effective date of
the original order of
admission you may ﬁle a
petition with the court to
require proof of the will
by testimony of the
witnesses to the will in
open court o