Frequently Asked Questions

No, there is no fee to file a Will.

Yes, the original Will can be filed by mail.  Please make copies 
of the Will for yourself before mailing the original.

Probate Cases: 

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 9:00AM

Guardianship of Minor:

• Attorney Cases - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 9:00AM
• Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) - Friday - 9:00AM

All Guardianship of Disabled Persons:

• Wednesday at 9:00AM

We will need the original Will, the date of death, and identification from the person or attorney filing the Will. 

As of January 1, 2018, all civil filings must be submitted electronically through a certified Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).  For more information, please visit our e-Filing page.

Yes, all dates must be called in. You may call our Probate Department at 847.377.3260 to schedule. 

The original petition and the fee.

Yes, the fee is $25.00.

Letters of Office are $2.00 each.

• Amount of claim less than $150 = no fee
• Amount of claim $150 to $499.99 = $20
• Amount of claim $500 to $9,999.99 = $40
• Amount of claim $10,000 or more = $60

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