Who is the administrator of Cathy Werner's estate?

Ronald Werner was appointed Independent Administrator.

When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?

Claims must be filed on or before November 19, 2026.

Where can I file a claim?

File with the court clerk or with the estate representative (Ronald Werner).

Probate — 38781 North Pine Grove Avenue, Wadsworth, Illinois (26 PR 163)

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Notice to creditors of the estate of Cathy Werner announces Ronald Werner as Independent Administrator and sets a November 19, 2026 deadline to file claims against the estate; estate will be administered without court supervision unless terminated.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 19, 2026
Ronald Werner named Independent Administrator
Estate may be administered without court supervision
Claims can be filed with clerk or the representative
Attorney of record: Toni F. Esparza, Golan Christie Taglia LLP

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November 19, 2026

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What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to the Lake County clerk or to Ronald Werner before November 19, 2026.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Reach out to Toni F. Esparza at Golan Christie Taglia LLP, 70 West Madison St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60602 for questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the administrator of Cathy Werner's estate?: Ronald Werner was appointed Independent Administrator.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before November 19, 2026.
Where can I file a claim?: File with the court clerk or with the estate representative (Ronald Werner).

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent Administrator: A person authorized to manage the estate with limited court supervision.
Claims against the estate: Requests by creditors to be paid from the deceased person's assets.
Terminate independent administration: A petition to require the court to take a more active role in estate oversight.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT LAKE
COUNTY, 18 COUNTY
STREET, WAUKEGAN,
ILLINOIS ESTATE OF
Cathy Werner,
DECEASED. 26 PR 163
Notice is given to credi-
tors of the death of the
above named decedent.
Letters of ofﬁce were
issued to Ronald Werner,
38781 North Pine Grove
Avenue, Wadsworth, Illi-
nois 60083, as Independent
Administrator, whose
attorney of record is Toni
F. Esparza, Golan
Christie Taglia LLP, 70
West Madison Street,
Suite 1500, Chicago, Illi-
nois 60602. The estate will
be administered without
court supervision, unless
under section 5/28-4 of the
Probate Act Ill. Compiled
Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par.
5/28-4) any interested
person terminates inde-
pendent administration at
any time by mailing or
delivering a petition to
terminate to the clerk.
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled with the
clerk or with the repre-
sentative, or both, on or
before November 19, 2026,
or, if mailing or delivery
of a notice from the repre-