The Probate Division Minor Guardianship Estates section comprises two courtrooms. Petitions for Guardianship of the Person only are heard in Courtroom 1806, while Petitions for Guardianship of both the Person and Estate are heard in Courtroom 1810. Any individual attempting to obtain guardianship of a minor is required to file a petition and a birth certificate of the minor. He or she must also consent to have a background check completed.
Minor's estates calendars and courtrooms are as follows: Calendar 1, Courtroom 1814, Honorable Daniel R. Degnan Calendar 9, Courtroom 1806, Honorable Amee Elizabeth Alonso
To access forms routinely used in the administration of minor's estates, click on the links below, or go to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County website in order to download ALL PROBATE FORMS. Forms: Probate Division Cover Sheet Petition for Guardian of Minor Oath and Bond of Representative – Surety Oath and Bond of Representative - No Surety Notice of Motion Proposed Appointed Guardian Checklist (Background Check) Proposed Appointed Guardian Checklist Order Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Minor’s Birth Certificate Background Check Instructions Background Check Consent Form CANTS Form Cook County Fingerprint Vendors List