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Washington County Probate Court

Illinois

618-327-4800

Phone

618-327-4800

Fax

618-327-3583

Website

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Email

andrea.renken@washingtonco.illinois.gov

In Washington County, Illinois, you file a probate case with the Washington County probate court at 125 E. Elm St., Nashville, IL 62263-1100. You can reach the court at 618-327-4800. Below you'll find 1 filing fee and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

125 E. Elm St., Nashville, IL 62263-1100

Fax

618-327-3583

Visit Official Court Website

Filing Fees

Washington County, Illinois

Fee TypeAmount
Petition for Probate$435

Judges & Officers

HD
Honorable Daniel J. Emge

Required Forms

Petition for ProbatePetition for Probate with Will AnnexedNotice to HeirsPetition for Letters of AdministrationNotice of Administration HearingDeclination of OfficeOath of OfficeOath of Office (with bond)Affidavit of HeirshipNotice to Interested PartiesProof of NoticesDesignation of Resident AgentInventoryFinal ReportReceipt On DistributionNotice of Final ReportProbate Division Cover SheetNotice of MotionOath and Bond of Representative - SuretyOath and Bond of Representative - No SuretyPetition for Probate of Will and for Letters TestamentaryWaiver of NoticeOrder Declaring HeirshipOrder Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing RepresentativePetition for Letters of Administration to CollectOrder Appointing Representative of Decedent's Estate - IntestatePetition for Probate of Will & for Letters of Administration with Will AnnexedOrder Converting to Independent AdministrationOrder Converting to Independent Administration for the Purpose of Closing EstateSmall Estate AffidavitLetter of Office – Decedents EstateLetters of Office – Guardian of EstateLetters of Office – Guardian of Person

Probate Forms Library

0 Illinois probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).

Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

Probate in Washington County

Court that handles probate
Circuit Court
Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Illinois small estate limit
$150,000

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Additional Notes

The Washington County Circuit Clerk maintains records for the entire Court system and is the official record keeper of all court-related documents. The Circuit Court is responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file probate in Washington County, Illinois?

File with the Washington County probate court at 125 E. Elm St., Nashville, IL 62263-1100. The court's phone number is 618-327-4800.

How much does it cost to file probate in Washington County?

The fees we have on record for the Washington County probate court are: Petition for Probate: $435. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.

When is the Washington County probate court 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?

The Illinois small estate affidavit limit is $150,000 of personal property passing by will or without a will, not counting registered vehicles. You can't use it if anyone has asked for, or plans to ask for, letters of office (755 ILCS 5/25-1).

Probate Attorneys

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