Who is the executor of Raymond F. Schmidt's estate?

Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A. was appointed as the independent executor.

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

Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026.

Where can I file a claim for the estate?

File with the Circuit Court clerk in DuPage County or with the estate representative at the address provided.

Probate — 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL (26 PR 23)

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Notice to creditors of the estate of Raymond F. Schmidt informing them that Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A. is the independent executor and that claims must be filed by October 27, 2026, or may be barred. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless terminated.

Key Takeaways

Claims due by October 27, 2026
Wintrust Private Trust Co. is independent executor
Estate administered without court supervision
Interested persons can petition to terminate independent administration
Claims may be filed with clerk or the representative

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 claim
Submit your written claim to the DuPage County Circuit Court clerk or to Wintrust Private Trust Company by October 27, 2026.
2
Contact the executor's attorney
If you have questions, contact Olive R. Wassen at Chuhak & Tecson, PC, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL.
3
Consider petitioning to terminate independent administration
If you oppose independent administration, mail or deliver a petition to terminate to the DuPage County clerk before the administration proceeds.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Raymond F. Schmidt's estate?: Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A. was appointed as the independent executor.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026.
Where can I file a claim for the estate?: File with the Circuit Court clerk in DuPage County or with the estate representative at the address provided.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent administration: Executor can manage estate without ongoing court supervision unless someone petitions otherwise.
Petition to terminate independent administration: A formal request filed with the clerk to stop independent administration and return supervision to the court.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT DUPAGE
COUNTY, 505 NORTH
COUNTY FARM ROAD,
WHEATON, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF Raymond F.
Schmidt, DECEASED. 26
PR 23 Notice is given to
creditors of the death of
the above named dece-
dent. Letters of ofﬁce
were issued to Wintrust
Private Trust Company,
N.A., 231 South LaSalle
Street, 13th Flooor,
Chicago, Illinois 60604, as
Independent Executor,
whose attorney of record
is Olive R. Wassen,
Chuhak & Tecson, PC, 120
South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 1700, Chicago, Illi-
nois 60606. 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 October 27, 2026,
or, if mailing or deli