Who is the administrator of the estate?

Christopher Sackley has been appointed Independent Administrator; his address is 11 Drexel Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525.

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

Claims must be filed on or before October 30, 2026.

How do I stop independent administration?

Mail or deliver a petition to terminate independent administration to the court clerk as described in the notice.

Probate — 11 Drexel Avenue, La Grange, IL (26 PR 104)

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Intestate

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Notice to creditors that Stephen K. Sackley's estate is being administered independently with Christopher Sackley as administrator; creditors must file claims by October 30, 2026 or risk being barred. Interested persons may terminate independent administration by petition.

Key Takeaways

Claims deadline: October 30, 2026
Administrator: Christopher Sackley, LaGrange address listed
Estate is independent administration unless terminated
Attorney: Mary Sparrow, Law Office of Jeffrey M. Jacobson

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 30, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
File a claim
File your claim with the DuPage County Circuit Court clerk or deliver it to the representative by October 30, 2026.
2
Contact the administrator or attorney
Reach out to Christopher Sackley at 11 Drexel Avenue, LaGrange, IL or attorney Mary Sparrow, Law Office of Jeffrey M. Jacobson, 55 West 22nd St., Suite 230, Lombard, IL for more information.
3
Consider petitioning to terminate independent administration
If you object to independent administration, mail or deliver a petition to terminate to the court clerk as allowed under 755 ILCS 5/28-4.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the administrator of the estate?: Christopher Sackley has been appointed Independent Administrator; his address is 11 Drexel Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before October 30, 2026.
How do I stop independent administration?: Mail or deliver a petition to terminate independent administration to the court clerk as described in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent Administrator: A personal representative who manages the estate without routine court supervision.
Independent administration: Estate handled by the representative without ongoing court oversight unless someone petitions otherwise.
Petition to terminate independent administration: A formal request filed with the court to stop independent administration and return court supervision.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT DUPAGE
COUNTY, 505 NORTH
COUNTY FARM ROAD,
WHEATON, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF Stephen K.
Sackley, DECEASED. 26
PR 104 Notice is given to
creditors of the death of
the above named dece-
dent. Letters of ofﬁce
were issued to Christo-
pher Sackley, 11 Drexel
Avenue, LaGrange, Illi-
nois 60525, as Independent
Administrator, whose
attorney of record is
Mary Sparrow, Law Ofﬁce
of Jeffrey M. Jacobson, 55
West 22nd Street, Suite
230, Lombard, Illinois
60148. 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 30, 2026,
or, if mailing or delivery
of a notice from the