What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026?

It means the court recognized the will as valid and authorized estate administration beginning May 11, 2026.

Who was appointed to administer the estate?

Joan Himmel Freeman received Letters of Office and is the appointed representative.

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

She must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order asking the court to require witness testimony or other proof.

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

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This is a probate notice for the estate of Richard Freeman of Highland Park, IL; a will was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026 and Letters of Office were issued to Joan Himmel Freeman. An heir with unknown address (Dina L. Freeman) is notified of rights to contest proof of the will within 42 days.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026
Letters issued to Joan Himmel Freeman
Dina L. Freeman must act within 42 days
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
Contact the estate attorney
Call Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC (55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago) to confirm filings and next steps.
2
File a petition to require proof
If you are Dina L. Freeman or an interested person, file a petition in Lake County Probate Court within 42 days of the May 11, 2026 order.
3
Review the will and estate papers
Request copies of the will and the May 11, 2026 court order from the clerk to understand rights and deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026?: It means the court recognized the will as valid and authorized estate administration beginning May 11, 2026.
Who was appointed to administer the estate?: Joan Himmel Freeman received Letters of Office and is the appointed representative.
What must Dina L. Freeman do to challenge the will?: She must file a petition within 42 days after the May 11, 2026 order asking the court to require witness testimony or other proof.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document authorizing the personal representative to administer the estate.
Petition to Probate a Will: Formal request to the court to admit a deceased person's will to probate.
Admitted to probate: Court action recognizing a will as valid for estate administration.
Section 6-21 of the Probate Act: Illinois statute allowing interested persons to request proof of a will by witness testimony.

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