What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on May 8, 2026?

It means the court accepted Gregory A. Nelson's will as valid and allowed the estate to be administered under that will.

Who was appointed to administer the estate?

Yesenia Nelson was issued Letters as Independent Executor to administer the estate.

What can James Nelson do within 42 days?

He can file a petition asking the court to require witnesses to testify or present other evidence to prove the will.

Probate — 1924 High Street, Blue Island, IL (26 PR 190)

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This notice informs interested persons that Gregory A. Nelson's will was admitted to probate on May 8, 2026, and Letters were issued to Yesenia Nelson as Independent Executor. A named person, James Nelson, has 42 days to ask for witness testimony or other proof of the will.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 8, 2026
Yesenia Nelson appointed Independent Executor
James Nelson must act within 42 days to challenge proof
Executor's attorney: Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Heights

Deadline · Claims Deadline

June 19, 2026

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Published

May 21, 2026 · today

What to do next

1
File petition to require proof
If you are James Nelson and wish to challenge proof, file a petition within 42 days of the May 8, 2026 order with the DuPage County Circuit Court.
2
Contact the executor's attorney
Reach out to Eileen Kerlin Walsh at Kerlin Walsh Law, 11757 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463 for information about estate administration.
3
Consult an attorney
Speak with an estate or probate attorney promptly to evaluate grounds and deadlines for filing a petition.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on May 8, 2026?: It means the court accepted Gregory A. Nelson's will as valid and allowed the estate to be administered under that will.
Who was appointed to administer the estate?: Yesenia Nelson was issued Letters as Independent Executor to administer the estate.
What can James Nelson do within 42 days?: He can file a petition asking the court to require witnesses to testify or present other evidence to prove the will.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of office: Court documents appointing someone to administer the estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who can administer the estate without court supervision.
Admitted to probate: Court acceptance of a will as valid for estate administration.
Petition to require proof of the will: A request that witnesses testify or evidence be presented to confirm the will's validity.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT DUPAGE
COUNTY, 505 NORTH
COUNTY FARM ROAD,
WHEATON, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF Gregory A.
Nelson, DECEASED. 26
PR 190 Notice is given of
the death of the above
named decedent. Letters
of ofﬁce were issued to
Yesenia Nelson, 1924 High
Street, Blue Island, Illi-
nois 60406, as Independent
Executor, whose attorney
of record is Eileen Kerlin
Walsh, Kerlin Walsh Law,
11757 Southwest Highway,
Palos Heights, Illinois
60463. Notice is given to
James Nelson in the
above proceeding to
probate a will and whose
name or address is not
stated in the petition to
admit the will to probate,
that an order was entered
by the court on May 8,
2026 admitting the will to
probate. Within 42 days
after the effective date of
the original order of
admission you may ﬁle a
petition with the court to
require proof of the will
by testimony of the
witnesses to the will in
open court or other
evidence, as provided in
section 5/6-21 of th

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This notice informs interested parties that the will of Gregory A. Nelson was admitted to probate on May 8, 2026, and that letters of office were issued to Yesenia Nelson as Independent Executor. Affected parties have 42 days from the order to challenge the will or request witness testimony.

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