Skip To The Main Content
clerk
of
the circuit court
lake county, Illinois
Home
I Want To...
Apply for a Passport
Check for Mobile Passport Events
Check My Court Date
File an Expungement
Petition for Guardianship of a Disabled Adult
Petition for Guardianship of a Minor
Request a File or Document
Request a Record Search
Information on Dissolution of Marriage
Information on Small Claims
For Attorneys
Attorney and Firm Registration
Information for Attorneys
ONLINE PORTAL
Divisions
Civil
Child Support
Court Calendars
FAQ’s
Filing Fees
Dissolution of Marriage
Name Change
Probate Records
Small Claims
Orders of Protection
Criminal
Bond Refunds
Court Calendars
Expungements
FAQ's
Filing Fees
Record Searches
Traffic
Bond Refunds
Court Calendars
Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance
FAQ's
Filing Fees
Records Searches
Supervision and Court Diversion
Citation Information
What to expect in Court
Locations & Hours
Court Holidays & Closures
Locations
Contact Us
Online Portal
Home
/
Civil
/
Probate Records
/
FAQ's
Probate Records - FAQ'S
Is there a fee to file a Will?
No, there is no fee to file a Will.
Can I file an original Will by mail?
Yes, the original Will can be filed by mail. Please make copies
of the Will for yourself before mailing the original.
On what days and times are probate hearings held?
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - Attorney Cases Only
9:00 a.m.
Fridays
9:00 a.m. (pro se)
What information is needed to file a Will?
We will need the original Will and the date of death.
Can a new estate be filed through the mail?
As of January 1, 2018 all civil filings must be submitted electronically through a certified Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). For more information please our
e-Filing
page.
Once the estate is filed do I call to set the court date?
Yes, you may call to set the court date or you can indicate the date in the cover letter
when you file the estate.
What forms are needed to open an Estate?
The original petition and the fee.
Is there a fee to file an accounting?
Yes, the fee is $25.00
What is the fee for Letters of Office?
Letters of Office are $2.00 each
Is there a fee to file a claim?
Amount of claim less than $150.00 = no fee
Amount of claim $150.00 to $499.99 = $20.00
Amount of claim $500.00 to $9,999.99 = $40.00
Amount of claim $10,000 or more = $60.00
I need to publish in the newspaper. What newspaper(s) may I use?
Tribune Publishing
Phone: 866-399-0537
Fax: 312-527-8183
Email: suburban.legal@tribpub.com
Home
I Want To...
Apply for a Passport
Check for Mobile Passport Events
Check My Court Date
File an Expungement
Petition for Guardianship of a Disabled Adult
Petition for Guardianship of a Minor
Request a File or Document
Request a Record Search
Information on Dissolution of Marriage
Information on Small Claims
For Attorneys
Attorney and Firm Registration
Information for Attorneys
ONLINE PORTAL
Divisions
Civil
Child Support
Address/Name Changes
Child Support Information
FAQ's
State Disbursement Payments
Court Calendars
FAQ’s
Filing Fees
Dissolution of Marriage
Name Change
Probate Records
FAQ's
Guardianship of Disabled
Guardianship of Minor
Wills and Probate
Small Claims
FAQ's
Forms And Samples
Orders of Protection
Criminal
Bond Refunds
Court Calendars
Expungements
FAQ's
Filing Fees
Record Searches
Traffic
Bond Refunds
Court Calendars
Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance
FAQ's
Filing Fees
Records Searches
Supervision and Court Diversion
Citation Information
What to expect in Court
Locations & Hours
Court Holidays & Closures
Locations
Contact Us
Online Portal
Questions? Please visit our:
CONTACT US PAGE
For a list of department
phone numbers and
our office email.
More than one Google Analytics scripts are registered. Please verify your pages and templates.