An Illinois Claim against Estate is a legal action that can be taken by creditors or other parties to collect money from an estate. This type of claim is commonly used by creditors to collect unpaid debts from the estate of a deceased person. It is also used by other parties, such as the state of Illinois, to collect taxes or other debts owed to the state. The two main types of Illinois Claim against Estate are a statutory claim and a common law claim. A statutory claim is a claim made under the Illinois Probate Act. This type of claim is used to collect a debt that is owed to a creditor, such as a credit card company or a mortgage lender. A common law claim is a claim made under the common law of Illinois. This type of claim is used to collect a debt that is owed to the state, such as an unpaid income tax or a debt owed to the state's Department of Revenue. In either case, the estate must first be opened and an executor or administrator must be appointed. The executor or administrator will then be responsible for collecting the debts owed to the creditors, paying taxes, and distributing the remaining funds to the heirs and beneficiaries. If the estate is unable to pay all the debts and taxes owed, then a claim against the estate can be filed. The claim must be filed within the time limit set by the court, and if it is not paid, the creditor may be able to sue the estate for the remaining amount.