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Written by Dianne Rosell
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Last Updated December 15, 2008 |
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In general, when someone dies, the estate must go through probate which can be a complicated and lengthy process. But many states provide less complicated options for smaller estates. Illinois law provides for simplified probate when all of the following are true: - there is no unpaid claim against the estate
- no tax will be due to the United States or to the State of Illinois
- no one is entitled to a surviving spouse's or child's awards
- all heirs and legatees of the decedent have consented in writing to distribution of the estate on summary administration
- the petitioner has published a notice informing all persons of the death of the decedent, of the filing of the petition for distribution of the estate on summary administration, and
- the value of real and personal property subject to administration in this State less does not exceed $100,000.
Then any interested person may file a petition for summary administration of the estate.
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