Illinois Probate Forms
Common probate forms used during estate settlement in Illinois. Each page explains what the form is for, where to download the official version, and how to file it.
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Acceptance of OfficeForm PR-ACE1Verified PDFA corporate trustee or estate representative formally accepts and acknowledges their appointment to administer the estate.Affidavit of HeirshipForm PR-AFF1Verified PDFThis form establishes the identity and legal status of the heirs of a deceased person for probate proceedings.Appearance for Letters of AdministrationForm PR-APE2Verified PDFHeirs consent to the immediate appointment of an administrator and waive notice to obtain Letters of Office.Appearance on Proof of WillForm PR-APE1Verified PDFHeirs, legatees, or devisees waive notice and consent to an immediate hearing on admission of a will to probate and issuance of letters of office.Claim Against EstateForm PR-CLA1Verified PDFAllows a creditor or claimant to file a formal claim for payment against a deceased person's estate in probate court.Final Report of Independent RepresentativeForm PR-REP1Verified PDFCertifies that estate administration has been completed in compliance with the Illinois Probate Act, with all claims resolved, taxes paid, assets distributed, and interested parties accounted for.Guardian's Current AccountVerified PDFReports the guardian's financial receipts and expenditures on behalf of a disabled person or minor ward during an interim accounting period.Illinois Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFThis affidavit allows a person to claim and distribute a decedent's personal estate without formal probate proceedings when the estate value does not exceed $100,000.InventoryVerified PDFTo document and value all real and personal property of the decedent, minor, or disabled person that has come to the knowledge of the legal representative.Letters of AdministrationVerified PDFCourt document that officially appoints an administrator to manage and settle the estate of a deceased person.Letters of Office-Decedent's EstateForm occ35Verified PDFAuthorizes an appointed personal representative to take control of and collect the assets of a decedent's estate and perform required duties.Letters of Office-Guardian of EstateForm occ37Verified PDFThis form certifies that an individual has been appointed as guardian of the estate of a minor and is authorized to manage, invest, and have custody of the minor's estate under court direction.Notice to Heirs and Legatees – Will AdmittedForm PR-NOT1Verified PDFNotifies heirs and legatees that a will has been admitted to probate and informs them of their rights to contest the will or require proof by witness testimony.Oath and Bond of Representative - No SuretyForm PR-OAT3Verified PDFEstablishes the oath and bond obligation of a probate representative (executor/administrator) who is proceeding without a surety bond.Oath and Bond of Representative - SuretyForm PR-OAT4Verified PDFEstablishes the oath of the estate representative and secures a surety bond guaranteeing faithful discharge of fiduciary duties.Oath of OfficeForm PR-OAT1Verified PDFThe person designated to serve in a probate estate position (executor, administrator, guardian, etc.) swears under oath that they will faithfully discharge the duties of that office.Order of DischargeForm PR-ORD11Verified PDFTo approve the final account of an estate and discharge the personal representative, cancel their bond, and formally close the estate.PetitionVerified PDFThis petition requests the court to grant an order in a guardianship matter regarding a minor child or children.Petition for Letters of AdministrationForm PR-PET2Verified PDFTo request the court to appoint an administrator to manage the estate of a deceased person who died without a valid will.Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will AnnexedForm PR-PET8Verified PDFTo petition the court to admit a will to probate and request issuance of letters of administration with will annexed to a nominated or designated administrator.Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters TestamentaryVerified PDFTo petition the court to admit a testator's will to probate and obtain letters testamentary authorizing an executor to administer the estate.Petition to Terminate Independent AdministrationForm PR-PET9Verified PDFAllows an interested person to petition the court to terminate independent administration of a decedent's estate and convert to supervised administration.Report – Current AccountVerified PDFA guardian submits a detailed accounting of receipts and disbursements for the estate or guardianship assets during a specified interim period.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFThis affidavit allows for the collection or transfer of a decedent's personal estate without formal probate proceedings when the estate value does not exceed $150,000 (excluding motor vehicles), or when used solely for motor vehicle title transfers.Waiver of NoticeForm PR-WAV1Verified PDFAllows heirs or legatees to consent to a representative's appointment and waive notice of hearing and related probate rights.
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