Who is the appointed administrator of the estate?

Brian Flowers was appointed independent administrator on May 8, 2026.

Where and by when do I file a claim against the estate?

File with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk in Joliet or with the representative by November 13, 2026.

What happens after I file a claim with the Circuit Clerk?

You must mail or deliver a copy to the administrator and the attorney within ten days of filing.

Probate — 411 E Cross St, Wilmington, IL (26 PR 216)

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Public notice that Robert E. Flowers of Wilmington, IL has died and Brian Flowers was appointed independent administrator May 8, 2026. Creditors must file claims by November 13, 2026 or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Independent administration granted to Brian Flowers on May 8, 2026
Claims against the estate due by November 13, 2026
File claims with Will County Circuit Court Clerk in Joliet
Copies of claims must be sent to the administrator and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 13, 2026

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Published

May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to Andrea Lynn Chasteen, Circuit Court Clerk, 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL on or before November 13, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of the filed claim to Administrator Brian Flowers (14163 N State Road 9, Summitville, IN 46070) and attorney Paul S. Johnson within 10 days after filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney for questions
Call Paul S. Johnson at (815) 723-8800 or email paul@johnsonjohnson.law for clarification.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the appointed administrator of the estate?: Brian Flowers was appointed independent administrator on May 8, 2026.
Where and by when do I file a claim against the estate?: File with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk in Joliet or with the representative by November 13, 2026.
What happens after I file a claim with the Circuit Clerk?: You must mail or deliver a copy to the administrator and the attorney within ten days of filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent administration: Estate handled by the appointed representative without ongoing court supervision.
Letters of Office: Official document proving the representative's authority to act for the estate.
Claim barred: A claim not timely filed is legally prevented from being paid from the estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WILL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF  ROBERT E. FLOWERS,  Deceased. CASE NUMBER 26 PR 216 Notice is given of the death of ROBERT E. FLOWERS whose address was 411 E CROSS ST, WILMINGTON, IL 60481. Letters of Office were issued on May 8, 2026, to BRIAN FLOWERS, 14163 N STATE ROAD 9, SUMMITVILLE, IN 46070, as: INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR whose attorney is PAUL S. JOHNSON, OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON, LTD. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probat Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/2804) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Andrea Lynn Chasteen, Circuit Court Clerk, 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before November 13, 2026, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. PAUL S. JOHNSON, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, LTD. ARDC Attorney No.: 6293075  Attorney For: ADMINISTRATOR 15 W JEFFERSON ST STE 100 JOLIET, IL 60432 (815) 723-8800 / PAUL@ JOHNSONJOHNSON.LAW  (Published in Herald-News May 13, 20, 27, 2026)2317952