You may apply for your passport at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, on the 12th floor of the Daley Center, 50 West Washington St., Chicago IL.

In order to access forms routinely used in the administration of decedent’s estates, click on the links below, or go to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County website to download all probate …

Mar 12, 2025 · Probate is the court-supervised legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, ensuring debts are paid, and distributing assets according to a will or Illinois …

Dec 30, 2025 · Probate is the process completed when a decedent leaves assets to distribute, such as bank accounts, real estate, and financial investments. Probate is the general …

Jan 16, 2025 · The Illinois probate process is a court-supervised legal procedure that's sometimes (but not always) required after someone dies. Its purpose is to make it clear who inherits the …

Mar 10, 2024 · Probate is a legal process through which a deceased person's assets and liabilities are evaluated, organized, and distributed according to their will or according to the …

Funds are collected in three distinct fashions in the course of administrating the estates of decedents who leave no will, or whose named executor is incapable of serving, unavailable or …

In the probate of a will, the domicile of the testator at death, shall give jurisdiction to the probate court of that county.

A Message from Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II Welcome to the official website of the Circuit Court of Cook County. It is my honor to serve the people of Cook County and to uphold the fair …

How do I open a Probate Estate? To open a Probate Estate, you need to hire an attorney. Copies of court forms and a listing of free and low cost legal help are available in the Probate Division. …