Guides for Illinois
- Probate must be filed within 30 days of death.
- Most estates qualify for independent administration, which reduces ongoing court oversight significantly.
- Small estate affidavit covers estates under $100,000 in total personal and real property.
- Levies its own state estate tax.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Illinois
A complete guide to probate in Illinois: Circuit Court process, independent administration, the $100,000 small estate affidavit threshold (rising to $150,000 in August 2025), and summary administration.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Illinois?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Illinois, state regulations including the Integrity in Death Care Act, pre-need trust laws, and ways to reduce expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Illinois
How to order certified death certificates in Illinois: costs, the 12-week standard processing time, county clerk alternatives, and urgent request options.
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