Mchenry County Probate Forms

These are the probate forms published by Mchenry County or its judicial circuit. Many clerks ask that filings use their own local version rather than a statewide form, so it is worth checking here first. Confirm the current version and any local filing requirements with the court before you file.

• Acceptance of OfficePR-ACE1A corporate trustee or estate representative formally accepts and acknowledges their appointment to administer the estate.
• Affidavit of HeirshipPR-AFF1This form establishes the identity and legal status of the heirs of a deceased person for probate proceedings.
• Appearance for Letters of AdministrationPR-APE2Heirs consent to the immediate appointment of an administrator and waive notice to obtain Letters of Office.
• Appearance on Proof of WillPR-APE1Heirs, legatees, or devisees waive notice and consent to an immediate hearing on admission of a will to probate and issuance of letters of office.
• Application to Transfer Will
• Certificate of Mailing
• Claim Against EstatePR-CLA1Allows a creditor or claimant to file a formal claim for payment against a deceased person's estate in probate court.
• Consent to Allowance of Fees and Receipt and Appearance
• Declination of Office
• Final Report of Independent RepresentativePR-REP1Certifies that estate administration has been completed in compliance with the Illinois Probate Act, with all claims resolved, taxes paid, assets distributed, a…
• Notice of Filing of Final Report (Independent Administration)
• Notice to Heirs and Legatees – Will AdmittedPR-NOT1Notifies 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 SuretyPR-OAT3Establishes the oath and bond obligation of a probate representative (executor/administrator) who is proceeding without a surety bond.
• Oath and Bond of Representative - SuretyPR-OAT4Establishes the oath of the estate representative and secures a surety bond guaranteeing faithful discharge of fiduciary duties.
• Oath of OfficePR-OAT1The person designated to serve in a probate estate position (executor, administrator, guardian, etc.) swears under oath that they will faithfully discharge the …
• Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative
• Order Appointing Representative (Decedent's Estate - Intestate)
• Order Declaring HeirshipPR-ORD1A court order that officially declares and establishes who the legal heirs of a deceased person are.
• Order of DischargePR-ORD11To approve the final account of an estate and discharge the personal representative, cancel their bond, and formally close the estate.
• Petition for Letters of AdministrationPR-PET2To 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 AnnexedPR-PET8To 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 to Terminate Independent AdministrationPR-PET9Allows an interested person to petition the court to terminate independent administration of a decedent's estate and convert to supervised administration.
• SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT ($150,000 and under)PR-AFF2Allows a person to collect a deceased person's personal estate not exceeding $150,000 without formal probate administration by filing an affidavit with financia…
• Small Estate Affidavit Informational Brochure
• Waiver of NoticePR-WAV1Allows heirs or legatees to consent to a representative's appointment and waive notice of hearing and related probate rights.

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