Illinois Publication Notice Independent Administration is a requirement under Illinois law for certain estates under the supervision of the court. This notice is required when a Personal Representative is appointed to administer the estate without the court's supervision. The Personal Representative is responsible for publishing a notice in a designated newspaper that informs all interested parties of the appointment. There are two types of Publication Notices: Independent Administration and Supervised Administration. The Independent Administration Notice informs the public that the estate is being administered without court supervision, and that any creditor may present claims against the estate according to the law. The Supervised Administration Notice informs the public that the estate is being administered under the court's supervision, and that the court will determine the validity of all claims against the estate.