Who must file a claim against the estate?

Creditors and others owed money by the decedent should file claims by November 13, 2026.

Where do I file a claim for Jose A. Velazquez's estate?

File at the Whiteside County Clerk, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL, or with the Independent Administrator or both.

What happens if I miss the November 13, 2026 deadline?

Your claim will be barred and you likely cannot collect from the estate.

Probate — 100 West 1st Street, Rock Falls, IL (2026PR25)

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This notice informs creditors and others that Jose A. Velazquez died and Andrea M. Velazquez has been appointed Independent Administrator; claims against the estate must be filed by November 13, 2026, or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Claims deadline: November 13, 2026
Andrea M. Velazquez is Independent Administrator
File claims at Whiteside County Clerk or with the representative
Copies of claims to be mailed to attorney within 10 days
E-filing is mandatory for most documents

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 13, 2026

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Published

May 15, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit a written claim to the Whiteside County Clerk at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL on or before November 13, 2026.
2
Send copies to the representative and attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of any claim to Andrea M. Velazquez and to Sauk Valley Law Group, LLC at 100 West 1st Street, Suite B, Rock Falls, IL within ten days after filing with the Clerk.
3
Use e-filing if required
If e-filing applies, create an account with an Illinois e-filing service provider as instructed at https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm before submitting documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against the estate?: Creditors and others owed money by the decedent should file claims by November 13, 2026.
Where do I file a claim for Jose A. Velazquez's estate?: File at the Whiteside County Clerk, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL, or with the Independent Administrator or both.
What happens if I miss the November 13, 2026 deadline?: Your claim will be barred and you likely cannot collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document authorizing a person to act as the estate's administrator or executor.
Independent Administrator: An administrator who can manage the estate without court supervision for routine matters.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOSE A.  VELAZQUEZ, Deceased.  No. 2026PR25 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOSE A. VELAZQUEZ. Letters of Office were issued to ANDREA M. VELAZQUEZ as Independent Administrator on April 24, 2026, whose attorneys are SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC, 100 West 1st Street, Suite B, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both, on or before Nov-ember 13, 2026, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinois courts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a serviceprovider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. Dated May 6, 2026 Andrea M. Velazquez, Independent Administrator Rebecca A.  Rodriguez  SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC 100 West 1st Street, Suite B Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 535-6769   May 8, 15, 22, 2026