An Illinois Order Appointing Legal Representative of Decedent's Estate is a court order that appoints a representative to manage the deceased's estate. This order is issued by a court in the state of Illinois and is typically issued when the deceased dies without a will or if the will is found to be invalid. The order will name the representative of the estate and their responsibilities, including collecting assets, managing debts, and distributing any remaining assets to the appropriate heirs. There are two types of Illinois Orders Appointing Legal Representative of Decedent's Estate: (1) Letters of Office, which are issued for probate estates; and (2) Letters of Authority, which are issued for small estates.