Who must file a claim against the estate?

Any creditor who believes the decedent owed them money should file a claim by November 6, 2026.

Where do I file a claim for Kenneth J. Hougas's estate?

File with the Will County Circuit Clerk at 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, or with the estate representative or both.

What happens after I file a claim with the clerk?

You must mail or deliver a copy to the executor and the attorney within ten days of filing.

Probate — 240 Calkins Drive, Sugar Grove, IL (2026PR000261)

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Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This is a creditor claim notice for the estate of Kenneth J. Hougas. Creditors must file claims by November 6, 2026 with the Will County Circuit Clerk or the estate representative, or the claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 6, 2026
Claims filed with clerk must be mailed to executor and attorney within 10 days
Independent Executor: Mark K. Hougas, Sugar Grove address listed
Claims can be filed at Will County Circuit Clerk or with representative

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 6, 2026

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Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category

Probate

City

Sugar Grove

Address

240 Calkins Drive, Sugar Grove, IL · 2 filings

Case #

2026PR000261

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 probate notices in Sugar Grove (last 12 months)

Claims due in170 days

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a claim by November 6, 2026, the claim is barred and the creditor loses the right to payment from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Assemble documentation of the debt and complete a written claim to file before November 6, 2026.
2
File claim with Circuit Clerk
File your claim at Will County Circuit Clerk, Will County Courthouse, 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, before November 6, 2026.
3
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver copies to Mark K. Hougas at 240 Calkins Drive, Sugar Grove, IL and to attorney Paul Wheeler, 24004 W. Lockport Street, Ste. 104, Plainfield, IL within 10 days of filing.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against the estate?: Any creditor who believes the decedent owed them money should file a claim by November 6, 2026.
Where do I file a claim for Kenneth J. Hougas's estate?: File with the Will County Circuit Clerk at 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, or with the estate representative or both.
What happens after I file a claim with the clerk?: You must mail or deliver a copy to the executor and the attorney within ten days of filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document appointing the executor to manage the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor with authority to administer the estate without court supervision.
Probate Act Section 18-3: Law requiring the representative to mail notice to known creditors, affecting claim deadlines.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL  CIRCUIT  WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS  In the matter of the Estate of Kenneth J. Hougas, Deceased. Case No. 2026PR000261 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Kenneth J. Hougas. Letters of Office were issued on May 1, 2026 to Mark K. Hougas, whose address is 240 Calkins Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Paul Wheeler. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Will County Courthouse, 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 6, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.  Paul Wheeler,  Attorney for  Independent Executor,  24004 W. Lockport Street, Ste. 104,  Plainfield, IL 60544  (815) 436-0800   (Published in Joliet Herald-News May 6, 13, 20, 2026) 2323802