Who is the appointed administrator of the estate?

Brian Flowers was appointed Independent Administrator on May 8, 2026.

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

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

What happens if I file a claim with the court?

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

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

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This notice announces the death of Robert E. Flowers and that Brian Flowers was appointed Independent Administrator for the estate. Creditors must file claims by November 13, 2026, or their claims will be barred; administration may proceed without court supervision.

Key Takeaways

Brian Flowers appointed Independent Administrator on May 8, 2026
Claims against the estate due by November 13, 2026
Estate to be administered without court supervision unless terminated
File claims with Circuit Court Clerk or representative
Copies of claims must be mailed to representative and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 13, 2026

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Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Wilmington
Address: 411 E Cross St, Wilmington, IL · 2 filings
Case #: 26 PR 216

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2 filings at this address 4 probate notices in Wilmington (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not file a claim by November 13, 2026, your claim against the estate is barred and you likely cannot recover what you are owed.

What to do next

1
File a claim
Submit your claim to Andrea Lynn Chasteen, Circuit Court Clerk, 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL by November 13, 2026.
2
Send copies of claim
Mail or deliver a copy of any claim filed with the court to Independent Administrator Brian Flowers and attorney Paul S. Johnson within 10 days of filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney
Reach Paul S. Johnson at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd., 15 W Jefferson St Ste 100, Joliet, IL 60432, (815) 723-8800 for questions.

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 must I file a claim against the estate?: File a claim with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk or the representative by November 13, 2026.
What happens if I file a claim with the court?: You must mail or deliver a copy to the representative and attorney within ten days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Independent administration: Estate handled by the personal representative without ongoing court approval, unless challenged.
Letters of Office: Official documents authorizing the representative to manage the decedent's estate.
Claims barred: A creditor's right to pursue payment from the estate is lost if not timely filed.

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