Who can file a claim against this estate?

Creditors or anyone owed money by the decedent can file a claim with the Clerk or the representative.

Where do I file a claim for Paul Wisowaty's estate?

File at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the executor's representative.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.

Probate — 33 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois (2026PR00000081)

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Notice of the death of Paul Wisowaty of Antioch and that Patricia Wisowaty was appointed Independent Executor on April 10, 2026. Creditors must file claims with the Lake County Circuit Court or the executor by October 27, 2026 or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Executor Patricia Wisowaty appointed April 10, 2026
Claims must be filed by October 27, 2026
File at Lake County Circuit Court or with the representative
Claims not filed within six months are barred
Copies of claims must be sent to attorney and representative within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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Published

May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to the Clerk at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 or to Patricia Wisowaty before October 27, 2026.
2
Send copies to attorney and representative
Mail or deliver copies of any claim filed with the Clerk to Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085 and to the representative within 10 days of filing.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
Contact Shaw Law Ltd. or a probate attorney before October 27, 2026 for help preparing a timely claim.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a claim against this estate?: Creditors or anyone owed money by the decedent can file a claim with the Clerk or the representative.
Where do I file a claim for Paul Wisowaty's estate?: File at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the executor's representative.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued documents granting authority to administer the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who can settle the estate without ongoing court supervision.
Barred: A claim is legally prevented from being enforced after the deadline.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
EstateofPAULWISOWATY,
Deceased
Case No. 2026PR00000081
Notice is given of the
death of PAUL
WISOWATY, of Antioch,
Illinois. Letters of Ofﬁce
were issued on April 10,
2026, to PATRICIA
WISOWATY as Indepen-
dent Executor, whose
attorney is Shaw Law
Ltd., 33 North County
Street, Suite 300,
Waukegan, Illinois 60085.
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled in the ofﬁce
of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at 18 North County
Street, Waukegan, Illinois
60085 or with representa-
tive, or both, on or before
October 27, 2026, which
date is not less than 6
months from the date of
the ﬁrst publication of this
notice and any claim not
ﬁled within that period is
barred. Copies of any
claim ﬁled with the Clerk
must be mailed or deliv-
ered to the representative
and to the attorney within
10 days after it is ﬁled.
PATRICIA WISOWATY,
as Independent Executor
Mark L. Shaw (06198