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Probate court for Henry County, Illinois

Circuit Court of Henry County

Call 309-937-3572
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Quick facts

Court
Circuit Court of Henry County
Address
307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone
309-937-3572
Fax
309-937-3990
Email
Email Circuit Clerk
Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website
Official court website

Court details last updated . Court name from Illinois Courts.

What to bring

What Illinois courts usually ask for when you open an estate with a will. Your county may ask for a little more or less, so check with the clerk first.

  • A Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary.
  • The original will, filed with the clerk along with a copy of the death certificate.
  • An Oath and Bond of Representative, with or without surety.
  • An affidavit of heirship, used for the court's order declaring heirship.
  • A Probate Division cover sheet and the filing fee.

Source: Circuit Court of Cook County, checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Forms

Illinois probate forms to download

2 PDFs, 2 of them from this court. Every Henry County form with a summary and its source.

  • 7.6 Building Permit Application (PDF)PDF
  • Employment ApplicationPDF

Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.

Probate in Illinois

Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Small estate limit
$150,000

State-level figures from our Illinois probate guide. General information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Where do I file probate in Henry County, Illinois?

File with the Circuit Court of Henry County at 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238. The court's phone number is 309-937-3572.

When is the Circuit Court of Henry County open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

How long does probate take in Illinois?

A simple probate in Illinois usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months. In Illinois, the claims date in the published notice must be at least six months after first publication, or three months after the notice was mailed or delivered if that's later. No claim can be brought more than two years after the death (755 ILCS 5/18-3, 5/18-12).

Is there a small estate option in Illinois?

In Illinois, the small estate affidavit has a limit of $150,000 (755 ILCS 5/25-1). The affidavit transfers personal property only. Real estate in Illinois needs a probate case; summary administration (755 ILCS 5/9-8) can cover real and personal estate up to $100,000.

Where can I get probate forms for Henry County?

This page links 2 Illinois probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.

Notes

The Circuit Court Clerk keeps court and probate records. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for filing all cases and maintaining the official record of all matters that come before the Henry County court system. Visit Judici where participating courts are making their data available over the internet. Visit the Henry County case search option.

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