Who was appointed to handle Velma L. Jones's estate?

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

When is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

All claims must be filed by October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

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

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. Creditors must file claims against the estate by October 27, 2026 or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Independent Executor appointed: Randy Hudson
Deadline to file claims: October 27, 2026
Claims filed must also be mailed to executor and attorney within 10 days
Claims not filed by deadline are barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

October 27, 2026

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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 by October 27, 2026.
2
Provide copies to executor and attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of any claim to Randy Hudson (representative) and to Shaw Law Ltd., 33 North County Street, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL 60085 within 10 days after filing.
3
Contact the estate attorney
For 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 handle Velma L. Jones's estate?: Randy Hudson was appointed as Independent Executor on April 9, 2026.
When is the deadline to file a creditor claim?: All claims must be filed by October 27, 2026, which is at least six months from first publication.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 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 estate.
Independent Executor: An executor who can administer the estate without court supervision in many matters.
Barred: Legally prevented from enforcing a claim after the deadline passes.

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