Who was appointed personal representative of the estate?

Joan Himmel Freeman was issued Letters of Office on May 11, 2026 as the estate's personal representative.

How long do I have to challenge the will?

You have 42 days after the effective date of the order entered on 5/11/2026 to file a petition to require proof of the will.

What if I don't know the heir's address?

The notice names Dina L. Freeman as an heir with unknown address; interested parties should contact the attorney or court for more information.

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

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Notice that the will of Richard Freeman of Highland Park was admitted to probate on May 11, 2026 and letters of office issued to Joan Himmel Freeman. An heir (Dina L. Freeman) with unknown address has 42 days to challenge proof of the will in court.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026
Letters issued to Joan Himmel Freeman (personal representative)
Dina L. Freeman must act within 42 days to challenge 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 attorney
Reach out to Margot Gordon at Monahan Law Group, LLC, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 3700, Chicago IL 60603 for estate details.
2
File a petition to require proof
If you are Dina L. Freeman, file a petition in Lake County Circuit Court within 42 days of 5/11/2026 to require witness testimony.
3
Visit the Circuit Clerk
Contact or visit the Lake County Circuit Clerk to obtain case documents for case No. 2026PR00000183.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative of the estate?: Joan Himmel Freeman was issued Letters of Office on May 11, 2026 as the estate's personal representative.
How long do I have to challenge the will?: You have 42 days after the effective date of the order entered on 5/11/2026 to file a petition to require proof of the will.
What if I don't know the heir's address?: The notice names Dina L. Freeman as an heir with unknown address; interested parties should contact the attorney or court for more information.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court document appointing someone as the estate's personal representative.
Admitted to probate: The court has accepted the will as valid for administering the estate.
Petition to Probate a Will: Formal request to the court to recognize and process a decedent'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