Best Illinois Probate Guide for Out-of-State Executors
Named executor of an Illinois estate but living in another state? This guide covers remote administration, county-specific procedures, and what you can handle without traveling.
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How to Handle Illinois Probate When There's No Money to Pay an Attorney
No money for a probate lawyer in Illinois? Here's what you can legally do yourself, what requires an attorney, and how to minimize or eliminate attorney costs for your estate.
How to Handle Illinois Probate When Siblings Disagree About the Estate
Sibling conflict during Illinois probate is common and legally risky. Here's what an executor can and cannot do when beneficiaries disagree, and when you need an attorney.
Illinois Probate Guide vs LegalZoom: Which Is Right for Your Estate?
Compare an Illinois-specific probate guide against LegalZoom's estate services for settling an Illinois estate — cost, accuracy, coverage, and where each falls short.
Filing a Will in Illinois: What You Must Do Within 30 Days of Death
Illinois requires filing the original will with the circuit court clerk within 30 days of death. Here's how to do it, what happens if you miss the deadline, and common mistakes.
Alternatives to Formal Probate in Illinois: Every Option Explained
Illinois offers several alternatives to formal probate court — Small Estate Affidavit, Bond in Lieu of Probate, joint tenancy, TODI, and beneficiary designations. Here's how each works.
Illinois Probate Fees: What You'll Actually Pay to Settle an Estate
A complete breakdown of Illinois probate costs—court filing fees by county, attorney fees, publication costs, surety bonds, and how to minimize the total bill.
Illinois Probate Code: What the Probate Act of 1975 Actually Requires
A plain-English guide to 755 ILCS 5, Illinois's Probate Act of 1975—key thresholds, timelines, and what it means for executors in 2026.
DuPage County Probate: Filing Fees, Courthouse, and Local Procedures
Everything executors need to know about probate in DuPage County, IL—filing fees, courthouse location, e-filing rules, and how local procedures differ from Cook County.