What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?

It means the court has accepted the will as valid and allowed estate administration to proceed under the named executor.

Who is the appointed executor of Richard Freeman's estate?

Joan Himmel Freeman, with letters of office issued May 11, 2026.

What can Dina L. Freeman do if she disputes the will?

She may file a petition within 42 days of the May 11, 2026 order to require witness testimony or other proof challenging the will.

Probate — 626 Rice Street, Highland Park, IL (2026PR00000183)

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This notice informs heirs that the will of Richard Freeman of Highland Park was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026, and that an heir with unknown address (Dina L. Freeman) has 42 days to petition the court to require proof of the will by witness testimony.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026.
Joan Himmel Freeman is the appointed executor.
Dina L. Freeman must act within 42 days to contest proof.
Attorney: Margot Gordon, Monahan Law Group, LLC.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

June 22, 2026

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Published

May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60603 for information about the probate and deadlines.
2
File a petition to require proof
If you are Dina L. Freeman or an interested party, file your petition within 42 days of May 11, 2026 to request witness testimony.
3
Confirm letters of office
Verify that Joan Himmel Freeman holds letters of office issued May 11, 2026 before dealing with estate property or claims.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?: It means the court has accepted the will as valid and allowed estate administration to proceed under the named executor.
Who is the appointed executor of Richard Freeman's estate?: Joan Himmel Freeman, with letters of office issued May 11, 2026.
What can Dina L. Freeman do if she disputes the will?: She may file a petition within 42 days of the May 11, 2026 order to require witness testimony or other proof challenging the will.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document appointing the personal representative to manage the estate.
Admitted to probate: A court decision recognizing a will as valid for estate administration.
Petition to require proof of the will: A request asking the court to have will witnesses testify to confirm its validity.
Heir: A person legally entitled to inherit from the decedent under the will or law.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS
Estate of
RICHARD FREEMAN
Deceased
Gen No.2026PR00000183
Notice is given of the
death of Richard Free-
man, of Highland Park,
IL. Letters of Ofﬁce were
issued on May 11, 2026, to
Joan Himmel Freeman,
626 Rice Street, Highland
Park, IL 60035, whose
attorney is Margot
Gordon, Monahan Law
Group, LLC, 55 W.
Monroe, Suite 3700,
Chicago IL 60603.
Notice to Heirs & Legatees
Notice is hereby given to
Dina L. Freeman, heir of
the estate whose name is
stated in the Petition to
Probate a Will but whose
address is unknown, that
an order was entered on
5/11/2026 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 6-21 of the Probate
Act of 1975 (755