Notice of probate for William E. Jegen's estate and claims filing deadline.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-09-25
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Wheaton
- Case #
- 2026PR000176
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the Circuit Court Clerk by 9/25/2026.
- 2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Maria Lynn Brown for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Contest the Will if necessary
File a petition to contest the Will within 6 months of its admission.
- 4
Notify the attorney
Send copies of any claims filed to Michael L. Wojciak within 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by 9/25/2026.
- How can I contest the validity of the Will?
- You can contest the Will by filing a petition within 6 months of its admission.
- Who is the executor of the estate?
- Maria Lynn Brown is the independent executor of the estate.
- Where do I file my claim?
- Claims can be filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Wheaton or with the representative.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE-Published 03/25, 04/01, 04/08-IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOISIN RE THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. JEGEN, DECEASED CASE NO. 2026PR000176PUBLICATION NOTICE AND/OR CLAIMS NOTICENotice is given of the death of William E. Jegen, whose address 1937 Nottingham Lane, Wheaton, IL 60189, Letters of Office were issued on 03/17/2026, to Maria Lynn Brown 65773 Woodbury Drive, Goshen, IN 45626, as INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR, whose attorney Michael L. Wojciak of Rathje Woodward LLC.NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO any and all creditors, claimants, any and all unknown heirs, who are heirs or legatees in this cause. To probate a Will, and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, an order was entered by the court on 03/17/2026 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 or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21) You will also have the right, under the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1), to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after the admission of the Will to probate. The estate Will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CANDICE ADAMS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL or with the representative or both on or before 9/25/2026 any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of the claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within 10 days after it has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. DATED 03/19/2026 CANDICE ADAMS Clerk of the Circuit Court Michael L. Wojciak | Attorney | Rathje Woodward LLC 300 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 220 | Wheaton, IL 60187 | Direct: 630-510-4906 mwojciak@rathjelaw.com 6211-963253012-340151