Who was appointed to manage the estate of Velma L. Jones?

Randy Hudson was appointed as Independent Executor on April 9, 2026.

Where and by what date must creditors file claims?

Claims must be filed at the Clerk of the Circuit Court (18 North County Street, Waukegan) or with the representative by October 27, 2026.

What must I do after filing a claim with the court?

Mail or deliver a copy of the filed claim to the representative and the attorney within 10 days of filing.

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

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Notice of the death of Velma L. Jones and appointment of Randy Hudson as Independent Executor for her estate; creditors must file claims by October 27, 2026 or be barred. Claims must also be mailed to the executor and attorney within 10 days of filing.

Key Takeaways

Claims deadline: October 27, 2026 (at least six months from first publication)
Randy Hudson appointed Independent Executor
File claims at Clerk’s office or with the representative
Copies of filed claims must be sent 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 does not file a claim by October 27, 2026, the claim is barred and the creditor will likely lose the right to payment from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit your written claim to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL by October 27, 2026.
2
Send copies to representative and attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of the filed claim within 10 days to Randy Hudson and to Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085.
3
Contact the estate attorney
If you have questions, contact Mark L. Shaw at Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085 (attorney of record).

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to manage the estate of Velma L. Jones?: Randy Hudson was appointed as Independent Executor on April 9, 2026.
Where and by what date must creditors file claims?: Claims must be filed at the Clerk of the Circuit Court (18 North County Street, Waukegan) or with the representative by October 27, 2026.
What must I do after filing a claim with the court?: Mail or deliver a copy of the filed claim to the representative and the attorney within 10 days of filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Office: Court-issued documents authorizing a person to act for the estate as executor or administrator.
Independent Executor: An executor who can handle estate matters without ongoing court supervision.
Barred: Legally prevented from bringing a claim after a deadline has passed.

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