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

Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the representative.

Probate — 33 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois (2026PR00000061)

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This is a probate notice for the estate of Velma L. Jones of North Chicago; Randy Hudson was appointed Independent Executor and creditors must file claims by October 27, 2026 or be barred. Claims must also be served on the executor and attorney.

Key Takeaways

Independent Executor appointed: Randy Hudson
Claims deadline: October 27, 2026
File claims at Clerk or with representative
Claims not filed by deadline will be barred
Serve copies to executor and attorney within 10 days

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category

Probate

City

Waukegan

Address

33 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois · 19 filings

Case #

2026PR00000061

Research context

19 filings at this address 97 probate notices in Waukegan (last 12 months)

Claims due in157 days

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If you don't respond

If a creditor fails to file a claim by October 27, 2026 (six months from first publication), the claim is barred and the creditor loses the right to payment from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file claim
If you have a debt owed by the decedent, prepare your claim and file it with the Clerk by October 27, 2026.
2
Serve copies to executor and attorney
Mail or deliver copies of any filed claim to Randy Hudson and attorney Mark L. Shaw at Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085 within 10 days after filing.
3
Contact the attorney for questions
Contact Shaw Law Ltd. (Mark L. Shaw, bar no. 06198478) at 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL to confirm procedures or obtain forms.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Velma L. Jones's estate?: Randy Hudson was appointed Independent Executor on April 9, 2026.
What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed on or before October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, or with the representative.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court document appointing a person to administer the deceased's estate.
Independent Executor: An executor authorized to handle estate affairs without court supervision.
Barred: Legally prevented from bringing a claim after a deadline.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Estate of VELMA L. JONES,
Deceased
Case No. 2026PR00000061
Notice is given of the
death of VELMA L.
JONES, of North Chicago,
Illinois. Letters of Ofﬁce
were issued on April 9,
2026, to RANDY HUDSON
as Independent Executor,
whose attorney is Shaw
Law Ltd., 33 North County
Street, Suite 300,
Waukegan, Illinois 60085.
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled in the ofﬁce
of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at 18 North County
Street, Waukegan, Illinois
60085 or with representa-
tive, or both, on or before
Octoebr 27, 2026, which
date is not less than 6
months from the date of
the ﬁrst publication of this
notice and any claim not
ﬁled within that period is
barred. Copies of any
claim ﬁled with the Clerk
must be mailed or deliv-
ered to the representative
and to the attorney within
10 days after it is ﬁled.
RANDY HUDSON, as
Independent Executor
Mark L. Shaw (06198478