Who was appointed to handle George H. Payne's estate?

Georgia L. Jeralds was appointed Independent Administrator on April 11, 2026.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File at the Williamson County Circuit Court Clerk, Probate Division, 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, IL, or with the administrator.

Probate — 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, Illinois (2026PR16)

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirsGeneral PublicGovernment Agencies

This is a death and claims notice for the estate of George H. Payne informing interested parties that Georgia L. Jeralds was appointed Independent Administrator and that creditors must file claims within six months of the first publication.

Key Takeaways

Independent Administrator appointed: Georgia L. Jeralds
Claims due within six months of first publication
File claims at Williamson County Probate Clerk or with administrator
Clerk-filed claims must be mailed to administrator and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 30, 2026

Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Marion
Address: 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, Illinois
Case #: 2026PR16

Research context

5 probate notices in Marion (last 12 months)

Claims due in162 days

View full case dossier

All filings for #2026PR16 with AI case analysis

If you don't respond

If no claim is filed within six months from the first publication date, the claim is barred and the creditor loses the right to make a claim against the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to the Williamson County Probate Clerk at 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, IL within six months from first publication.
2
Send copies if filed with Clerk
If you file with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Independent Administrator Georgia L. Jeralds (400 S. 30th St., Herrin, IL 62948) and attorney Rebecca E.P. Wade at Meyer Capel, 306 W. Church St., Champaign, IL within 10 days.
3
Contact the attorney for questions
Call or write Rebecca E.P. Wade at Meyer Capel, 306 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61820 for guidance about claims or estate matters.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to handle George H. Payne's estate?: Georgia L. Jeralds was appointed Independent Administrator on April 11, 2026.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File at the Williamson County Circuit Court Clerk, Probate Division, 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, IL, or with the administrator.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court permission authorizing someone to administer a deceased person's estate.
Independent Administrator: An administrator who can manage the estate without court supervision.
Probate Division: Court branch handling wills, estates, and administration after death.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GEORGE H. PAYNE, Deceased.   2026PR16
DEATH AND CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of George H. Payne. Letters of Administration were issued April 11, 2026, to Georgia L. Jeralds, whose mailing address is, 400 S. 30th St., Herrin, Illinois 62948 as Independent Administrator whose attorney of record is Rebecca . E.P. Wade, Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation, 306 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61820.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Williamson County Courthouse, 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, IL 62959 or with the administrator, or both, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred.  Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the administrators and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Georgia L. Jeralds
Independent Administrator of George H. Payne Estate
April 30, May 7, 14 2026
LWOO0509221

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

This notice informs the public of the death of George H. Payne and that Letters of Administration were issued to Georgia L. Jeralds. Creditors must file claims against the estate within six months of the first publication or those claims will be barred.

May 14, 2026ProbateMarion

Related to this case

In this case→

Probate · 2026-04-30
200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, IL
Probate · Marion · 2026-05-14

Probate — 200 W. Jefferson St., Marion, Illinois (2026PR16)

What to do next

Frequently asked questions

Legal terms in this notice

Related Notices

This notice informs the public of the death of George H. Payne and that Letters of Administration were issued to Georgia L. Jeralds. Creditors must file claims against the estate within six months of the first publication or those claims will be barred.

Notice of George H. Payne's death and claims against his estate.

Hearing on Inventory for George F. Hopkins II's estate scheduled for March 17, 2026.

Hearing on Inventory for the estate of George F. Hopkins II scheduled.

Hearing on the Sixty-second Annual Account for Henry A. True's Trust scheduled.

Related to this case

In this case→