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

It means the court accepted the will as valid and the estate administration may proceed under the appointed representative.

Who was appointed to handle the estate?

Letters of office were issued to Joan Himmel Freeman on May 11, 2026.

What must Dina L. Freeman do to challenge the will?

She must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order to require proof of the will by witnesses or other evidence.

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

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Notice of the death of Richard Freeman and that his will was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026; letters of office were issued to Joan Himmel Freeman. An heir (Dina L. Freeman) with unknown address is notified of a 42-day period to challenge or require proof of the will.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026
Letters of office issued to Joan Himmel Freeman
Dina L. Freeman has 42 days to petition for proof of the will
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
File a petition to require proof of the will
If you are Dina L. Freeman, file a petition in Lake County Probate Court within 42 days of the May 11, 2026 order to request witness testimony or other proof.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Reach out to Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60603 for information about the estate and filings.
3
Consult a probate attorney
If you are an interested heir or creditor, consult counsel promptly to protect rights before the 42-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?: It means the court accepted the will as valid and the estate administration may proceed under the appointed representative.
Who was appointed to handle the estate?: Letters of office were issued to Joan Himmel Freeman on May 11, 2026.
What must Dina L. Freeman do to challenge the will?: She must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order to require proof of the will by witnesses or other evidence.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued authority allowing the personal representative to manage the deceased's estate.
Admitted to probate: A court has accepted the will as valid and begun estate administration.
Petition to Probate a Will: A formal request asking the court to recognize and process a deceased person's will.

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