Who can I contact about filing a claim against the estate?

Contact the estate attorney Sauk Valley Law Group at (815) 535-6769 or the Whiteside County Clerk of Court.

What happens if I file a claim after November 13, 2026?

Claims filed after November 13, 2026 are barred and generally will not be paid from the estate.

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

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Notice to creditors and others that Jose A. Velazquez died and Andrea M. Velazquez was appointed Independent Administrator; claims against the estate must be filed by November 13, 2026 or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file claims: November 13, 2026
Andrea M. Velazquez is Independent Administrator
Claims may be filed at Whiteside County Courthouse
Copies of filed claims must be sent to representative and attorney within 10 days
Attorney: Sauk Valley Law Group, Rock Falls (815-535-6769)

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
Draft your claim and file it at the Whiteside County Courthouse by November 13, 2026; keep a copy for your records.
2
Send copies to estate representatives
Within 10 days of filing with the Clerk, mail or deliver copies to Andrea M. Velazquez and Sauk Valley Law Group, 100 West 1st Street, Suite B, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
3
Consider e-filing
If eligible, create an account with an Illinois e-filing service provider and e-file documents per instructions at https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm.

Frequently asked questions

Who can I contact about filing a claim against the estate?: Contact the estate attorney Sauk Valley Law Group at (815) 535-6769 or the Whiteside County Clerk of Court.
Where do I file a claim against this estate?: File at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, or with the Independent Administrator.
What happens if I file a claim after November 13, 2026?: Claims filed after November 13, 2026 are barred and generally will not be paid from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued document appointing someone to manage the deceased's estate.
Independent Administrator: Person appointed to 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