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Renunciation of WillRenunciation of Will.pdf36 KB
Form used in probate proceedings when the spouse has been disinherited but would like to renunce the Will in order to obtain a portion of the estate.
Report (Medical)Report (Medical).pdf133 KB
Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which is to be completed by a medical doctor.
Small Estate AffidavitSmall Estate Affidavit.pdf51 KB
Form used in deceased estate in place of probate to obtain title changes, admission to bank, etc.
Statement of Guardian Ad Litem to RespondentStatement of Guardian Ad Litem to Respondent.pdf43 KB
Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings from the guardian ad litem to the alleged disabled person.
Summons for Appointment for Guardian of Disabled Person and Notice of RightsSummons for Appointment for Guardian of Disabled Person and Notice of Rights.pdf82 KB
Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which is served on the alleged disabled person notifying them of the court proceedings.
Acceptance of OfficeAcceptance of Office.pdf79 KB
Form used in deceased estates in which a bank accepts responsibility as executor of the estate. 
Blank OrderBlank Order.pdf25 KB
Form used to draft orders that will be presented to the judge in court.
Change of AddressChange of Address.pdf159 KB
Form used to notify Circuit Clerk of address change.
Guardianship of Minors Information PacketGuardianship of Minors Information Packet.PDF52 KB
Information on becoming the guardian of a minor.
MotionMotion.pdf34 KB
Blank Motion Form
Notice to Guardians of Disabled AdultsNotice to Guardians of Disabled Adults.pdf23 KB
Expectations for a guardian of a disabled person.
Notice of MotionNotice of Motion.pdf32 KB
Form used to notify the court of a motion being filed.
Notice to Heirs and LegateesNotice to Heirs and Legatees.pdf98 KB
Form used to notify heirs and legatees of the probate case.
Order of DischargeOrder of Discharge.pdf59 KB
Form used in deceased estate which closes the estate.
AppearanceAppearance.pdf70 KB
Form used to indicate legal representation of a party or parties in a case.
Order Allowing Compensation for Guardian Ad LitemOrder Allowing Compensation for Guardian Ad Litem.pdf67 KB
Form used in disabled or minor proceedings which allows for compensation for the Guardian Ad Litem.
Order Allowing Withdrawal of FundsOrder Allowing Withdrawal of Funds.pdf40 KB
Form used in minor's estate which allows the minor to withdraw money.
Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem for MinorsOrder Appointing Guardian Ad Litem for Minors.pdf57 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings which appoints a guardian ad litem for the minor.
Order Appointing Plenary Guardian for a Disabled PersonOrder Appointing Plenary Guardian for a Disabled Person.pdf146 KB
Form used in disabler person proceedings which appoints a guardian for the disabled person.
Order Appointing Temporary Guardian for Disabled PersonOrder Appointing Temporary Guardian for Disabled Person.pdf65 KB
Form used in disabled proceedings which appoints a temporary guardian for the disabled person.
Order Authorizing Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of a MinorOrder Authorizing Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of a Minor.pdf100 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings in which there was a personal injury to the minor, but no lawsuit was filed.
Order Waiving PresenceOrder Waiving Presence.pdf41 KB
Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which waives the appearacne of the alleged disable person in court.
Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled PersonPetition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Person.pdf132 KB
Form used in disabled person proceedings in which a person petitions the court for guardianship of a disabled person.
Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Disabled PersonPetition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Disabled Person.pdf148 KB
Form used in disabled proceedings which appoints a temporary guardian for the disabled.
Petition for Leave to Settle Cause of Action for a Minor PlaintiffPetition for Leave to Settle Cause of Action for a Minor Plaintiff.pdf157 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings outlining requests to settle cause of action in minor's estate.
Petition for Withdrawal of FundsPetition for Withdrawal of Funds.pdf83 KB
Form used in minor estate to petition the court to withdraw minor's money.
Statement of Right to Discharge Guardian or Modify Guardianship OrderStatement of Right to Discharge Guardian or Modify Guardianship Order.pdf46 KB
Form used in disabled proceedings signed by the judge to change the guardianship.
Order Vacating GuardianshipOrder Vacating Guardianship.pdf21 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings when an order for  guardianship is going to be vacated
Petition and Order to Sue or Defend as an Indigent PersonPetition and Order to Sue or Defend as an Indigent Person.pdf118 KB
Petition and Order used to sue or defend without payment of fees, costs or charges.
Petition for Appointment of Guardian for a MinorPetition for Appointment of Guardian for a Minor.pdf72 KB
Form used to petition the court for guardianship of a minor.
Affidavit and Order for Service by PublicationAffidavit and Order for Service by Publication.pdf238 KB
Form used in minor guardianship proceedings.  Must be completed by petitioner when the parent or guardian cannot be found after a diligent search.
Order Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Birth Death CertificateOrder Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Birth Death Certificate.pdf57 KB
Form used in minor's estate case where petitioner is allowed to obtain birth certifcate or death certificate.
Petition to Discharge Guardian Minors EstatePetition to Discharge Guardian Minors Estate.pdf27 KB
Form used in minor's estate where the petitioner request to be discharged as guardian
Order Appointing Guardian for MinorOrder Appointing Guardian for Minor.pdf42 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings to appoint a guardian for a minor
Order to Discharge Guardian Minors EstateOrder to Discharge Guardian Minors Estate.pdf22 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings which discharges the guardian from the minors estate.
Probate court brochureProbate court brochure.pdf114 KB
Informational brochure about Probate Court in Lake County, Illinois.
Guardian brochureGuardian brochure.pdf102 KB
This booklet is designed to inform prospective guardians of the requirements for obtaining and terminating a guardianship.
Overview of ProbateHelpDeskProcedure to Obtain Guardianship for a MinorOverview of ProbateHelpDeskProcedure to Obtain Guardianship for a Minor.pdf13 KB
Procedures to Obtain Guardianship of the Person
for a Minor Child Without an Attorney.
Notice of Confidential Information Within Court FilingNotice of Confidential Information Within Court Filing.pdf19 KB
Form used when confidential information has been redacted from a filing.
Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment Discharge of Guardian for MinorAppearance and Consent Petition for Appointment Discharge of Guardian for Minor.pdf29 KB
Form used in minor guardianship proceedings.  To be completed by the consenting party when  guardianship is awarded.
Acceptance and Oath of OfficeAcceptance and Oath of Office.pdf170 KB
Form used in disabled and deceased estates when an individual becomes guardian or executor of the person and/or estate.
Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor ChildAffidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child.pdf109 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings which allows a criminal background review of the petitioner by DCFS.
Claim NoticeClaim Notice.pdf14 KB
Form used in deceased estates to publish in newspapers.
Declination of OfficeDeclination of Office.pdf40 KB
Form used in deceased estate in which the appointed representative declines to act as a representative
Nomination of Guardian for MinorNomination of Guardian for Minor.pdf16 KB
Form used in guardianship proceedings.  This form is needed when the minor is over 14 years of age.
Claim Against EstateClaim Against Estate.pdf171 KB
Form used in deceased estate by creditors to attempt to recover money owed
Affidavit of Heirship -Surviving Spouse or DescendantAffidavit of Heirship -Surviving Spouse or Descendant.pdf267 KB
Form used in deceased estates which determines the heirship of the decedent dying with a surviving spouse/civil union partner.
Affidavit of Heirship No Surviving Spouse or DescendantsAffidavit of Heirship No Surviving Spouse or Descendants.pdf257 KB
Form used in deceased estates which determines the heirship of the decedent dying without a surviving spouse/civil union partner.
Annual Report on WardAnnual Report on Ward.pdf96 KB
Form used in disabled proceedings by which the guardian provides information to the court regarding the disabled person's condition each year.
Certificate of DepositoryCertificate of Depository.pdf25 KB
Form used in minor's estate to show where money has been deposited and that the account is restricted.
Order Appointing Representative of Decedent's EstateOrder Appointing Representative of Decedent's Estate.pdf157 KB
Form used in deceased estates which appoints the representative of the estate
Order Declaring HeirshipOrder Declaring Heirship.pdf103 KB
Form used in deceased estates which appoints the representative of the estate.
Petition for Probate and for LettersPetition for Probate and for Letters.pdf247 KB
Form used in deceased estates to request the appointment of an executor, administrator with the will annexed or administator.
Receipt Consent and Waiver On Closing Of Decedent's EstateReceipt Consent and Waiver On Closing Of Decedent's Estate.pdf120 KB
Form used in deceased estate indicating receipt of one's distributative share, consent to the closing of the estate and allowing attorney or representative fees.
Waiver of Notice Appearance for Letters of Office and ConsentWaiver of Notice Appearance for Letters of Office and Consent.pdf100 KB
Form used in deceased estate indicating the receipt of the petition for probate and for letters, appearin of record in case and consent to the appointment of the representative.
Final Report of Independent RepresentativeFinal Report of Independent Representative.pdf92 KB
Form used in deceased estate.  Final Report done before the closing of an estate.
Oath of Office and BondOath of Office and Bond.pdf137 KB
Oath of Representative of the Estate that they will perform their duties and bond secured by surety company, if necessary.
Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem For Alleged Disabled PersonOrder Appointing Guardian Ad Litem For Alleged Disabled Person.pdf150 KB
Form used in disabled proceedings when a guardian ad litem is appointed.
Mediator's Status ReportMediator's Status Report.pdf152 KB
Report to the Court from Mediator of the status of Mediation.
Case Management Order ProbateCase Management Order Probate.pdf138 KB
Multipurpose Order to set hearings and record attendance for probate matters.
Order of Referral to Court Annexed Probate MediationOrder of Referral to Court Annexed Probate Mediation.pdf165 KB
Form used to send a probate case to mediation.
Contact Us
    

Sally D. Coffelt, Clerk of the Circuit Court
18 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085

Phone: 847.377.3380

Email:
CircuitClerk@lakecountyil.gov

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 - 5:00

 

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