Who is the executor of Gregory A. Nelson's estate?

Yesenia Nelson of 1924 High Street, Blue Island, IL, was issued letters as Independent Executor.

What is the deadline to challenge the will?

You have 42 days from the May 8, 2026 court order to file a petition to challenge or require witness testimony.

How do I request witness testimony for the will?

File a petition with the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit within 42 days asking for proof by witness testimony under section 5/6-21.

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

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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.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 8, 2026
Yesenia Nelson appointed Independent Executor
42-day deadline to challenge or demand witness testimony
James Nelson was specifically notified but address unknown
Attorney of record: Eileen Kerlin Walsh

Deadline · Claims Deadline

June 19, 2026

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Published

May 21, 2026 · today

What to do next

1
Determine interest in the estate
If you think you are an heir or creditor, confirm your status and whether you want to challenge the will before the 42-day deadline from May 8, 2026.
2
Contact the executor or attorney
Reach out to Yesenia Nelson at 1924 High Street, Blue Island, IL, or attorney Eileen Kerlin Walsh at Kerlin Walsh Law, 11757 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL for information.
3
File a petition in court
If you wish to require witness testimony or contest the will, file a petition with the 18th Judicial Circuit Court before the 42-day deadline (count from May 8, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Gregory A. Nelson's estate?: Yesenia Nelson of 1924 High Street, Blue Island, IL, was issued letters as Independent Executor.
What is the deadline to challenge the will?: You have 42 days from the May 8, 2026 court order to file a petition to challenge or require witness testimony.
How do I request witness testimony for the will?: File a petition with the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit within 42 days asking for proof by witness testimony under section 5/6-21.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of office: Court documents that formally authorize the executor to manage the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who can administer the estate with fewer court supervision requirements.
Admitted to probate: The court's acceptance of a will as the valid last will of the decedent.
Petition to require proof: A request asking the court to require will witnesses to testify or provide evidence.

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 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.

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