About Inventory
To 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.
When you'd use it: File during estate administration to provide the court with a complete inventory of the estate's assets at the time of death.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inventory is published as a PDF by the Illinois courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: co.st-clair.il.us
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Inventory in Illinois
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory when file during estate administration to provide the court with a complete inventory of the estate's assets at the time of death. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Illinois probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Inventory carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Inventory to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Illinois county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).