Creditors must file claims against Dolores K. Karol's estate by October 24, 2026.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
October 24, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sterling
- Case #
- 2026 PR 24
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What to do next
- 1
File your claim
E-file your claim by October 24, 2026, to the Circuit Clerk's Office.
- 2
Notify the representative
Mail or deliver a copy of your claim to Kathleen C. Winters within ten days.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to William R. Shirk at 815-772-7231 for assistance with the process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a claim notice in probate?
- A claim notice informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about filing claims.
- How do I file a claim against an estate?
- Claims can be e-filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office or delivered to the estate representative.
- What happens if I miss the claim filing deadline?
- Any claim not filed by October 24, 2026, will be barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF DOLORES K. KAROL, Deceased. NO: 2026 PR 24 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Dolores K. Karol. Letters of Office were issued on April 21st, 2026, to Kathleen C. Winters, 15759 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 61081 as Independent Representative, whose attorney is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 E. Main St., Morrison IL 61270. Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, with the Representative, or both, on or before the 24th day of October, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim e-filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.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.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp, or talk with your local Circuit Clerk's office. Kathleen C. Winters Independent Representative for the Estate of Dolores K. Karol, Deceased William R. Shirk Attorney for Independent Representative ARDC # 2589699 Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. 301 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815 772-7231 Fax: 815 772-4599 Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com April 24, May 1, 8, 2026