When a person dies in Illinois, anyone who has a claim against a decedent's estate —whether it is a contract, tort, or statutory custodial claim—may file that claim with the estate representative or with the court.
An interested person, usually a family member, files a petition with. the Probate Court asking that an "administrator" be appointed, that the Court determine the heirs, and that an estate be opened. Notice of the presentation of that petition and the hearing must be given in writing to close relatives.
In this article... In the state of Illinois, a strict statute of limitations governs the filing period for claims against an estate in probate court. Creditors have exactly two years from the date of death to file their claim.
When a person dies in Illinois, anyone who has a claim against a decedent's estate —whether it is a contract, tort, or statutory custodial claim—may file that claim with the estate representative or with the court.
Contact & Zoom Information The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court – Probate Division. Richard J. Daley Center, Rm. 1202. (312) 603-6441. The Office of the Presiding Judge – Probate Division. Hon. Judge Daniel B. Malone. (312) 603-7546.
Even if the will is not going to be probated, anyone who is in possession of the will of a decedent must bring the will to the Probate Court for filing.
The Cook County Clerk probate division office phone number for general information is (312) 603-6441. Also available online for Cook County: Wills Search showing limited information about Wills that have been filed. To view or copy a Will, you must go to the Daley Center (12th Floor).
After serving the defendant, the process server must complete a signed and notarized affidavit describing how they served the defendant. They must also attach it to the original summons. Then they will file it with the court.
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER – CATEGORY 1 CASES The intent of this order is for the parties to complete all discovery and for the court to rule on all dispositive motions within 15 months following the filing of the complaint. This order does not alter the application of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218 – the 60-day rule.