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Probate (P)

This case type includes the following:

Administration of Decedent's Estate
Administration of a Missing Person's Estate
Administration of the Estate of a Minor or Disabled Adult
Construction of Will
Will Contest
Wrongful Death/Collection of Judgment

Probate FAQs

Is there a fee to file a Will?

No, there is no fee to file a Will.

Can I file an original Will by mail?

Yes, you the original Will can be filed by mail. Please make copies of the Will for yourself before mailing the original.

What information is needed to file a Will?

We will need the original Will and the date of death.

Can a new estate be opened by mail?

No, new estate cases must be filed electronically.

Once the estate is filed do I call to set up a court date?

No, but you may indicate the return date on your cover letter when the estate is filed or file a Notice of Motion with a date certain.

What forms are needed to open an estate?

The original petition and the fee.

Is there a fee to file an accounting?

Yes, the fee is $25.00.

What is the fee for Letters of Office?

Letters of Office are $2.00

Is there a fee to file a claim?

Amount of claim less than $150,00 = no fee
Amount of claim $150.01 to $499.99 = $20.00
Amount of claim $500.00 to $9,999.99 = $40.00
Amount of claim $10,000 or greater = $60.00

Illinois Guardianship of Disabled Adults

Probate Forms

Small Estate Affidavit

Can Be Used in Certain Cases Without Requiring Court-Supervised Probate

Small Estate Affidavit

Decedent Estate Packet

Packet Contains All Forms to Probate a Decedent's Estate - Not Every Form is Used in Every Case

Decedent Estate Packet

Guardian for a Disabled Person Packet

Packet Contains All Necessary Forms to Petition Court for Guardianship of Disabled Person

Guardian for a Disabled Person Packet

Guardian for a Minor Packet

Packet Contains All Necessary Forms to Petition Court for Guardianship of Minor - Not all Forms Are Necessarily Required

Guardian for a Minor Packet