Probate Division | Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
For cases where no one is available to be guardian of the disabled person; an agency is required to be guardian of the person and/or estate; and there are assets of LESS THAN $25,000. …
Probate of Decedent Estates | Circuit Court of Cook County
The Probate Division Decedent Estates section comprises five courtrooms that hear all matters involving the administration of both testate and intestate estates including the following: …
Understanding Probate in Illinois: A Step-by-Step Guide for …
Mar 12, 2025 · Probate is the court-supervised legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, ensuring debts are paid, and distributing assets according to a will or Illinois …
Probate: What It Is and How It Works With and Without a Will
Sep 5, 2025 · Probate is the general administration of a deceased person's will or the estate of a deceased person without a will. An executor is commonly named in the will or an …
Illinois Probate: An Overview - Nolo
Jan 16, 2025 · The Illinois probate process is a court-supervised legal procedure that's sometimes (but not always) required after someone dies. Its purpose is to make it clear who inherits the …
How do I settle an estate after someone dies? - Illinois Legal Aid
When someone dies, they leave an estate that must be settled. First, this means collecting the person’s property and paying their debts. What's left over is then distributed. The distribution is …
Cook County Circuit Court - Probate Division
Resources for the Cook County Circuit Court - Probate Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Cook County, Illinois, and resources applicable to all courts in …
Understanding The Probate Timeline: How Long Will It Take?
Feb 17, 2025 · When a loved one passes away, the probate process can feel overwhelming and confusing. As probate attorneys, we understand that families often want to know how long …
What Is a Probate Attorney and Do You Need One?
Oct 29, 2024 · Probate lawyers perform many tasks during the probate process. Learn what probate attorneys do and how Inheritance Funding can help you avoid probate!
What Is Probate and How Does It Work? A Guide to the Process
Feb 20, 2025 · Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a person’s will after they die. The process includes locating the deceased’s remaining assets, settling outstanding debts, …