The Illinois Publication Notice Independent administration (Creditors and Claimants only) is a notification of the appointment of an independent administrator of an estate in the state of Illinois. This notice is published in a newspaper and is required by the Probate Act of 1975. It is used to inform creditors and other claimants of the appointment of an independent administrator and their rights to file a claim against the estate. This notice must be published within 21 days of the appointment of the independent administrator. The notice includes the name and address of the independent administrator, the name and address of the estate, the date of the appointment, the date of the first publication, and the date by which claimants must file their claims. The types of Illinois Publication Notice Independent administration (Creditors and Claimants only) include: Notice of Appointment of Independent Administrator, Notice of General Administration, Notice of Administration of Estate Funds, and Notice of Administration of Estate Property.