What is the deadline to contest the will?

You must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order admitting the will to probate.

Who is the personal representative of the estate?

Joan Himmel Freeman was issued Letters of Office and is the personal representative.

Who is the attorney for the estate?

Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60603.

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

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This notice announces the death of Richard Freeman of Highland Park and that his will was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026. Heirs, specifically Dina L. Freeman, have 42 days from the order to challenge the will’s proof or request witness testimony.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026
Personal representative: Joan Himmel Freeman
Heir Dina L. Freeman has 42 days to act
Attorney: Margot Gordon, Monahan Law Group

Deadline · Claims Deadline

June 22, 2026

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Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago

What to do next

1
Verify deadlines
Count 42 days from the May 11, 2026 order and calendar the last day to file a petition to require proof of the will.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Reach out to Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60603 for case details.
3
File a petition if you object
If you are Dina L. Freeman or believe you have standing, file a petition in Lake County Circuit Court by the 42-day deadline to request witness testimony.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to contest the will?: You must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order admitting the will to probate.
Who is the personal representative of the estate?: Joan Himmel Freeman was issued Letters of Office and is the personal representative.
Who is the attorney for the estate?: Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60603.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued documents giving the personal representative authority to manage the estate.
Admitted to probate: The court formally accepts the will and begins the estate administration process.
Petition to require proof of the will: A request to the court to have witnesses testify to validate the will's authenticity.

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