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Cook County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Cook County probate court in Illinois. We list 43 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Cook County probate court at 50 West Washington Street, Room 1202, Chicago, IL 60602.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (27)
CCP0334 — 2603 Inventory (12/01/24) CCP 0334 IN THE CIRCUIT ...Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Used to list and value all assets belonging to a decedent's estate or a ward's guardianship.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgApproval By Beneficiary of Trust On Closing Of Decedents Estate
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP-0383 — Certification-Vouchers-Decedents Estate
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgExample 1 Accounting FormIllinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission
Provides an example accounting form used in guardianship cases to report financial activities.
Official source: gac.illinois.govCCP0313 — Oath and Bond of Representative – No Surety
Filed by a personal representative to swear an oath and post a bond without a surety.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0312 — Oath and Bond of Representative – Surety
Filed by a personal representative to swear an oath and post a bond with a surety.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0319 — Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative
Orders the admission of a will to probate and appoints a personal representative for the estate.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0209 — Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem for Alleged Disabled Person
Orders the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent an alleged disabled person's interests.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0204 — Order Appointing Plenary Guardian for Disabled Person
Orders the appointment of a plenary (full) guardian for a person found to be disabled.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0314 — Order Appointing Representative of Decedent’s Estate – Intestate
Orders the appointment of a representative for a decedent's estate when there is no will.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0203 — Order Appointing Temporary Guardian
Orders the appointment of a temporary guardian for a person requiring immediate protection.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP1015 — Order Converting to Independent Administration
Orders the conversion of an estate's administration from supervised to independent status.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP1014 — Order Converting to Independent Administration for the Purpose of Closing Estate
Orders the conversion of an estate's administration to independent status specifically for closing the estate.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0305 — Order Declaring Heirship
Issued by the court to formally identify and declare the legal heirs of a deceased person.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0200 — Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Person
Petitions the court to appoint a guardian for an adult person deemed legally disabled.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0302 — Petition for Letters of Administration
Petitions the court to appoint an administrator for an estate when the deceased died without a will.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0301 — Petition for Letters of Administration to Collect
Petitions the court to appoint a temporary administrator to collect and preserve estate assets.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0316 — Petition for Probate of Will & for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
Petitions the court to probate a will and appoint an administrator when the named executor cannot serve.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0315 — Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
Petitions the court to admit a will to probate and appoint an executor to administer the estate.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgPetition For Summary administration (Intestate)
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0202 — Petition for Temporary Guardian
Petitions the court to appoint a temporary guardian for a person in need of immediate protection.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0199 — Probate Division Cover Sheet
Serves as the initial filing document to identify a case and provide essential information for the probate division.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgProbate Division Cover Sheet
Used to identify and organize documents filed within the probate division.
Official source: ocj-web-files.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.comCCP-1017 — Receipt and approval On Closing Of Decedents Estate In Independent administration
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0214 — Statement of Right to Discharge Guardian or Modify Guardianship Order
Informs individuals of their right to request the discharge of a guardian or modification of a guardianship order.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0201 — Summons for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Person
Used to formally notify a disabled person and interested parties about a petition for guardianship appointment.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0303 — Waiver of Notice
Allows a party to formally waive their right to receive notice in a probate proceeding.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Instructions (3)
RULE-298 — Instructions for Rule 298 Fee Waiver Applications (February 2025)
Provides guidance for applying for a fee waiver in probate cases under Rule 298.
Official source: ocj-web-files.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.comCCP0221 — Instructions to Guardians
Provides essential guidance and information to individuals appointed as guardians regarding their responsibilities and duties.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP0229 — Proposed Appointed Guardian Checklist (Background Check)
Provides a checklist for proposed guardians to ensure all necessary background check requirements are met for appointment.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Guides and checklists (1)
Zoom & Contact Information for the Probate Division - Remote Court Proceedings
Provides essential contact and technical information for participants engaging in remote court proceedings within the Probate Division.
Official source: ocj-web-files.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Notices (4)
CCP-0421 — Notice Of Probate and Release Of Estates Interest In Real Estate
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP-1022 — Notice To Heirs and Legatees-Foreign Will admitted
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP-1021 — Notice To Heirs and Legatees-Will Denied
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP-1004 — Notice To Heirs-Petition For Letters Of administration
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Orders (5)
P-01 — Amended General Administrative Order 2023-P-01 (January 8, 2024)
Establishes or amends general administrative procedures and rules for the Cook County Probate Division.
Official source: ocj-web-files.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.comin the circuit court of cook county, illinoisIllinois State Bar Association
Issued by the court to finalize an uncontested decedent's estate, outlining the distribution of assets and closing the case.
Official source: isba.orgCCP-0320 — Order Denying Will To Probate
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgCCP-0501 — Order For Summary administration Intestate
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.orgProbate Division Mediation Referral Order
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Fee schedules (1)
Probate Filing Fees
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Other documents (2)
60.00 — Cook County Fingerprint Vendors List
Lists approved vendors for fingerprinting services, often required for background checks in probate matters.
Official source: ocj-web-files.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.comCCP0317 — Copy of Will
Used to request or provide a copy of a will in probate proceedings.
Official source: services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Where to file
Cook County Probate Court
50 West Washington Street, Room 1202, Chicago, IL 60602
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