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The Probate Division hears matters concerning wills and administration of estates. Cases heard include:

General Orders
General Order Concerning Letters of Office (September 12, 2022)
General Order (effective 10-6-20)

Forms
Supreme Court Rule 298 Waiver Application
Supreme Court Rule 298 Waiver Order
Annual Report Form for Adult Guardianship Cases

2019-2020 Senior Enrichment Seminar Series

January 09, 2020 - Planning for the Future Part I:  Estate Planning; Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives
January, 23 2020 - Planning for the Future Part II:  Decedent’s Estate; Transfer of Death Instrument (TODI) and Small Estate Affidavit
February 06, 2020 - Long-Term Care:  Who Will Pay?
February 20, 2020 - Medicare:  Understanding the Basics
June 11, 2020 - ELDERLY FRAUDS AND SCAMS: Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation (SAFE)
June 25, 2020 - Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
July 9, 2020 - Domestic Violence Against Seniors: Misuse of Power and Control
July 23, 2020 - Empowering the Elderly: Nursing Home Rights / Ombudsman Program
August 13, 2020 - Home Security: Aging at Home / Safety and Support Systems
August 27, 2020 - When a Mental Illness Requires Protective Care
September 10, 2020 - Benefits and Services: Do You Know About This?

2019

January 10, 2019 - Planning for the Future Part I:  Estate Planning; Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives
January 24, 2019 - Planning for the Future Part II:  Decedent’s Estate; Transfer of Death Instrument (TODI) and Small Estate Affidavit
February 7, 2019 - End of Life Choices:  Funeral Pre-Planning
February 21, 2019 - Long-Term Care:  Who Will Pay?
CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED: March 7, 2019 - Financial Literacy: Managing and Protecting Your Assets
CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED: March 21, 2019 - Navigating Foreclosures:  What Happens When You Get Served With Foreclosure Papers?
April 11, 2019 - Reverse Mortgages - Updates on What You Should Know to Make an Informed Decision
April 25, 2019 - Senior's Guide to Property Tax Savings - Are You Paying Too Much?
May 9, 2019 - Managing Evictions and Code Violations
May 23, 2019 - Domestic Violence Against Seniors
June 6, 2019 - Bankruptcy Basics for Seniors
June 20, 2019 - Elderly Frauds and Scams
July 11, 2019 - Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse & Neglect
July 25, 2019 - Everything You Want To Know About Guardianship
August 8, 2019 - Aging At Home:  Safety and Support Systems
August 22, 2019 - When A Mental Illness Requires Protective Care
September 5, 2019 - Social Security:  Rights, Responsibilities and Deadlines
September 19, 2019 - Veterans’ Benefits:  What Am I Entitled To?
October 10, 2019 - Navigating Foreclosures:  What Happens When You Get Served With Foreclosure Papers? [Previously scheduled for March 21, 2019] 
October 23, 2019 - Housing Issues For Seniors: From Evictions To Subsidized Housing
November 7 Benefits and Services:  Do You Know About This?
November 21 Empowering the Elderly: Nursing Home Rights / Ombudsman Program

Instructions for Rule 298 Fee Waiver Applications (March, 2024)

General Order Concerning Electronic Seals (July 14, 2023)

General Administrative Order 2023-P-01 (Amended January 9, 2024)

General Order Concerning Letters of Office (September 12, 2022)

Order for Fee Waiver

Application for Fee Waiver

Instructions for Probate Division Virtual Hearings

Reference Guide for Probate Division Virtual Hearings

Calendar 1 Standing Order

Calendar 9 Order

Calendar 14 Standing Order

Calendar 14 Transfer Order

Background Check Instructions

Background Check Consent Form

Cook County Fingerprint Vendors List