Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) is a commonly used form within Illinois. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee):

• This form pertains to the State of Illinois

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Illinois’s Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Illinois form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Illinois probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee), take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in IL are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Illinois.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Illinois can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Illinois. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Illinois is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Illinois probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Illinois probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Illinois probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Illinois.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Illinois probate court office.

Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Illinois-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Illinois Form Petition For Letters Of Administration (Kankakee) (Kankakee). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY-IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of No. ___ ------------... -~- Deceased PETITION FOR LEITERS OF ADMINISTRA nON ----~ -....--.--...~--.. ------_______________________ on oath states: 1. ____________________________ , whose place of residence at the time of death was (Address) (City) ------~--~-----------~-----,died-~--------------------, ___, (County) (State) at -------------;(C=it~y)------------------:(:::--Stat-:-e)--------' leaving no will. 2. Approximate value of the estate in this state: Personal $ -...--~...---Real $ ____...____ Annual income from real estate $--------­ 3. The names and post-office addresses of the decedent's heirs are: Minor - M Post-office address Relation­ Names (If unknown, so state) ship Disabled Person - D _~I~,L__________~.__-~ 4. The names and post-office addresses of persons who are entitled to nominate an administrator in preference to (P) or equally with (E) petitioner are (if none, so state): Relationship Post-office address (if unknown, so state) 5. Petitioner is a of the decedent and is leaally qualified to act. or to nominate a resident of Illinois to act. as administrator. Petitioner asks that letters of administration issue to the following. qualified and wi1Iing to act: Name Post-office address ·6. The gross value as of the date of death of the decedent's real and personal estate subject to administration in Illinois does not exceed 5150,000. Petitioner requests independent administration. The name and post-office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of this petition. (petitioner) Address __________________ Signed and sworn to before me (Notary Public) Name ____________~ ____________ Attorney for Petitioner Address .--.. City Telephone If a consul or consular agent is to be notified, name country: ---------------------­ ·Strike if not applicable. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE, CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY-IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of No. ______ } OATHOFomCE I, __________________, on oath state that I will discharge faithfully the duties , of the office of ________________________________ Signed and sworn to before me _______________________,20---. (Official Capacity) Name____________________________ Attorney for ________________ Address __________________ City_______________________ Telephone___________________ -- STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY -IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of } No. _______ PROOF OF HEIRSHIP And now on this ___ day of __________ __________________________ being first duly sworn, testifies as follows, to-wit: _________________________________ Age ___ I. What is your name? 2. Where do you reside? _____________ in h__ lifetime? _______________ 3. Did you know 4. When and where did decedent die? ___ If so how? _____--'-__________________ 5. Are you related to deceased? ______________ How many times?____________ 6. Was decedent married? 7. To whom? Is the spouse of ______________ living? 8. State the names of the children horn to said decedent: ______________________ 9. Are any said children deceased? _ ...____ If so. whom? _________________ 10. Were any of said children married'! ______ If so. to whom? ________________ II. State the names of the children of said deceased child or children: ____-----------­ 12. Were any persons adopted by said decedent. his or her parent'>. or by any deceased child or children? ____ If deceased died unmarried and childless the following questions must be answered: I. State names of parents of said deceased _____________________ 2. Are both or either of said parents living or dead? _________________ 3. How many children were born to said parents'! ___________________ 4. State the name of each child: 5. Is any brother or sister of decedent deceased? If so namc them: _________ 6. Did any deceased brother or sister leave a wite. husband or children as heirs at law? If so state name of each: ---------------------------<-------------­ Subscribed and sworn to beforc me this day of _____ Signature of Affiant Notary Public FINDINGS And now the court doth tind the evidence adduced that _______________ departed this lite on the day of _______________ ___, leaving As sole and only heirs at law. IT IS THEREFORE, ON CONSIDERATION, ORDERED. ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE COURT THAT said proof is true and correct and that the same be entered upon the Probate Records of this court. DATED, this _________ day of Judge .. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY-IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of } No._______ BOND OF LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE ­SURETY We, ________________________________________________________ (Principal) and _____________ (Surety) and ______________________________________________________________________ (Surely) jointly and severally bind ourselves to the People of the State of Illinois that the principal will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of __.... _____________________________________________ The obligation of this bond is limited to $ _______ • APPROVED: (As -_. (Address) (Judge) (City) • (As Surety) (Address) (City) • (As Surety) (Address) (City) I certify that • whose name is signed above, is known to me and appeared before me and acknowledged that he signed it voluntarily. Dated _____________ ... ' (Clerk of Court) (Notary Public) Name _______________________ Attorney Address _______________ City _ Telephone __________~______ 'First name of each principal and individual surety must be written in full. Local rule may require acknowledgment before clerk of court instead of a notary public. ... STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY -IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of } No. _______ Deceased ORDER APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE OF DECEDENT'S F..sTATE ­INTESTATE On the verified petition for issuance of letters of *and the Court having found that the gross value as of the date of death of the decedent's real and personal estate subject to administration in Illinois does not exceed $150,000. It is ordered that: I. Letters of office as ---­__ (Administrator) (Independent Administrator) (Administrator to collect) issue to *2. The representative file an inventory within 60 days. Dated ENTER: (Judge) Name __________________ Attorney for Petitioner ______ Address_-.. _______________ Telephone ---­--------~---- *Strike if not applicable. _____________________________ !. '. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY-IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of } No. ______ Deceased LErIERS OF OFFICE -DECEDENT'S ESTATE has beenappointed----________________________ d~;whowed of the estate ___________• 20 ___• and is authorized to take possession of and collect the estate of the decedent. and to do all acts required of him by law. Witness,---________• 20 __• (Seal of court) (Clerk of the Circuit Court) CERTIFICATE I certify that this is a copy of the letters of office now in force in this estate. Dated ___________• 20 __ (Seal of court) (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Nmne~_______________________ Attorney for --'--------------- Admess------------------­ a~_----------------------- Te1ephone-----------------­