Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island)

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.

Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island):

• This form pertains to the State of Illinois

• The current version of this form was last revised on November 19, 2024

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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island), 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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.

Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island) 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 Probate Information (Rock Island) (Rock Island). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Ver. 11-19 Form 2 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE TO REPRESENTATIVE: GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON OF A DISABLED ADULT, GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE OF A DISABLED ADULT, GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON OF A MINOR CHILD, GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE OF A MINOR CHILD, AND EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF A DECEDENT’S ESTATE IMPORTANT NOTICE: You have been appointed as the Court’s representative and you are under an obligation to fulfill the duties of your office. If you fail to comply with your obligation to file an Annual Report and/or Annual Account or if you fail to file a Decedent’s Estate Status Report and appear on the date and time of the Probate Case Management, a court order will issue summoning you to court to appear before the judge to show good cause why you have not complied with your duties of office and/or not complied with the order of the court. Noncompliance with a court order and/or your duties of office may result in sanctions which may include your removal from office and/or contempt of court proceedings against you. A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON, whether of a disabled adult or a minor child, must file with the Clerk of Court an ANNUAL REPORT. A sample form is available at the Circuit Clerk’s Office or on the website of the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk at: http://www.rockislandcounty.org/CourtForms/Downloads/ An ANNUAL REPORT must be filed every year unless a court order signed by a judge sets a different time frame. The first ANNUAL REPORT is due before the second Monday of the 13 th month after the date the initial letters of office were issued and every year thereafter. For example, if letters are issued between October 1 and October 31 of 2019, the Report must be filed no later than the second Monday in November, 2020. If you fail to file the Report, you or your attorney must appear in court on the date and time set forth on the Probate Case Management Order. The REPORT must be signed by the guardian of the person under penalties of perjury. The original form must be filed with the Clerk of the Court. There may be a filing fee payable to the Clerk when the Report is filed. If the estate (assets and income) of the ward (disabled adult or minor child) is insufficient to pay the filing fee, the guardian may complete, sign and file with the Clerk a Petition to Sue or Defend as an Indigent Person (Petition to Waive Filing Fees). The Petition must be presented to a judge who may grant or deny the Petition. Copies of the ANNUAL REPORT must be mailed together with a Notice of Hearing to all interested parties. Interested parties include the ward, any other guardians of the ward, the spouse Ver. 11-19 Form 2 2 of the disabled adult, if any, or the parents of the minor child, the guardian ad litem, if the court appointed one, and any attorneys involved in the case. If you are seeking an award of fees for the services you have rendered to the ward as the ward’s guardian, you may also file a Petition for Fees or Compensation at the same time. A Petition for Fees or Compensation should include a summary of the services you provided, how much time it took you to perform the services and the amount of compensation you are seeking. The hearing should be set for a court date at 9:00 a.m. before the probate walk-in judge or a civil walk-in judge. The original Notice of Hearing with the names and addresses of the individuals to whom you mailed the Notice of Hearing and Annual Report (and Petition for Fees, if any) with a signed and completed certificate of service, which is made a part of the Notice of Hearing, indicating when and where you mailed the documents must be filed with the Clerk. Instead of a Notice of Hearing, you may obtain Consents signed by each interested party stating that s/he has received a copy of the Report (and Petition for Fees, if any) and s/he approves the Report (and Fees). The original signed Consents must be filed with the Clerk. On the day of the hearing, you should check in with the Clerk of the Court, request that the court file be presented to the probate walk-in judge or a civil walk-in judge and then wait until the bailiff informs you that the judge is ready to meet with you. You should have a proposed Order Approving the Report (and Fees, if any). If the judge approves the Report (and Petition for Fees), the Judge will sign the Order(s). You must then provide a copy of the Order(s) to all of the interested parties. If the judge does not approve the Report (or Petition for Fees), the judge will tell you what will happen next. If, in addition to being the guardian of the person, you are also the guardian of the estate, please read the Notice to Guardians of Estates, below. A GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE, whether of a disabled adult or a minor child, must file with the Clerk of Court an ANNUAL ACCOUNT. A sample form is available at the Circuit Clerk’s office or on the website of the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk at: http://www.rockislandcounty.org/CourtForms/Downloads/. This form is only a suggested form. Other forms are acceptable if they include a listing of all assets, value assigned to each asset, income, expenses, and the balance on hand matches the figure one gets after deducting expenses from the assets and income. An ANNUAL ACCOUNT must be filed every year unless a court order signed by a judge sets a different time frame. The first ANNUAL ACCOUNT is due before the second Monday of the 13 th month after the date the initial letters of office were issued and every year thereafter. For example, if letters are issued between October 1 and October 31 of 2019, the Account must be filed no later than the second Monday in November, 2020. If you fail to file the Account, you or your attorney must appear in court on the date and time set forth on the Probate Case Management Order. Ver. 11-19 Form 2 3 The ACCOUNT must be signed by the guardian of the estate under penalties of perjury. The original form must be filed with the Clerk of the Court. There may be a filing fee payable to the Clerk when the Account is filed. If the estate (assets and income) of the ward (disabled adult or minor child) is insufficient to pay the filing fee, the guardian may complete, sign and file with the Clerk a Petition to Sue or Defend as an Indigent Person (Petition to Waive Filing Fees). The Petition must be presented to a judge who may grant or deny the Petition. Copies of the ANNUAL ACCOUNT must be mailed together with a Notice of Hearing to all interested parties . Interested parties include the ward, any other guardians of the ward, the spouse of the disabled adult, if any, or the parents of the minor child, the guardian ad litem, if the court appointed one, and any attorneys involved in the case. If you also serve as guardian of the person, you may seek court approval of the Report, Account and Fees, if any, at the same time. If you are seeking an award of fees for the services you have rendered to the ward as the ward’s guardian, you may also file a Petition for Fees or Compensation at the same time. A Petition for Fees or Compensation should include a summary of the services you provided, how much time it took you to perform the services and the amount of compensation you are seeking. The hearing should be set for a court date at 9:00 a.m. before the probate walk-in judge or a civil walk-in judge. The original Notice of Hearing with the names and addresses of the individuals to whom you mailed the Notice of Hearing and Annual Account (and Petition for Fees, if any) with a signed and completed certificate of service, which is made a part of the Notice of Hearing, indicating when and where you mailed the documents must be filed with the Clerk. Instead of a Notice of Hearing, you may obtain Consents signed by each interested party stating that s/he has received a copy of the Account (and Petition for Fees, if any) and s/he approves the Account. The original signed Consents must be filed with the Clerk. On the day of the hearing, you should check in with the Clerk of the Court, request that the court file be presented to the probate walk-in judge or walk-in judge and then wait until the bailiff informs you that the judge is ready to meet with you. You should have a proposed Order Approving the Account (and Fees, if any, and/or Report, if any). If the judge approves the Account, the Judge will sign the Order(s). You must then provide a copy of the Order(s) to all of the interested parties. If the judge does not approve the Account (or Petition for Fees), the judge will tell you what will happen next. EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF A DECEDENT’S ESTATE have a fiduciary duty to prepare and present a verified account stating the receipts and disbursements made by the representative on behalf of the estate and report all real estate and personal property on hand. If the estate has not been closed earlier, the first ACCOUNT is due before the second Monday of the 13 th month after the date the initial letters of office were issued and every year thereafter. For example, if letters are issued between October 1 and October 31 of 2019, the Account must be filed no later than the second Monday in November, 2020. If the estate is being administered Ver. 11-19 Form 2 4 under independent administration, the Account does not need to be filed with the court but the Account must be provided to all interested parties. If the estate remains open after one year, you or your attorney must complete, sign and file a Decedent’s Estate Status Report and appear in court on the date and time set forth on the Probate Case Management Order. A Decedent’s Estate Status Report is av ailable at the Circuit Clerk’s Office or on the website of the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk at: http://www.rockislandcounty.org/CourtForms/Downloads/