Who is the executor of Randall L. Houzenga's estate?

Jessica L. Teal was appointed independent executor on April 27, 2026.

When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?

Claims must be filed on or before November 16, 2026, or they will be barred.

Where do I file a claim for payment from the estate?

File with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, or with the representative or both.

Do I need to send a copy of my claim to the executor's attorney?

Yes; a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative's attorney within ten days after filing.

Probate — 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL (2026 PR 28)

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Notice to heirs and creditors of the estate of Randall L. Houzenga: Jessica L. Teal is the independent executor. Creditors must file claims with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk or the representative by November 16, 2026, or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Executor: Jessica L. Teal appointed April 27, 2026
Deadline to file claims: November 16, 2026
Claims filed with clerk must be mailed to attorney within 10 days
Claims not filed by deadline will be barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 16, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Gather documentation for your claim and prepare a written claim to submit before November 16, 2026.
2
File with Circuit Clerk
Submit your claim to the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk at Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 by November 16, 2026.
3
Send copy to attorney
Within 10 days after filing with the clerk, mail or deliver a copy to Nicholas W. Heid, Heid Law Offices, LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, IL 61252; phone 815-589-9961.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Randall L. Houzenga's estate?: Jessica L. Teal was appointed independent executor on April 27, 2026.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before November 16, 2026, or they will be barred.
Where do I file a claim for payment from the estate?: File with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, or with the representative or both.
Do I need to send a copy of my claim to the executor's attorney?: Yes; a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative's attorney within ten days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court document officially appointing the executor to manage the decedent's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who administers the estate without court supervision for most actions.
Barred: Legal prevention from later bringing a claim because a deadline was missed.
Probate Act Section 18-3: A statute that requires representative notice to certain creditors, affecting filing deadlines.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: RANDALL L. HOUZENGA, a deceased personCase No.2026 PR 28 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Randall L. Houzenga, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on April 27, 2026, to Jessica L. Teal, who was named as Independent Executor. Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 16, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed. Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961(phone)  May 5, 12, 19, 2026