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Is there a fee to file a Will?
No, there is no fee to file a Will.
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Can I file an original Will by mail?
Yes, the original Will can be filed by mail. Please make copies
of the Will for yourself before mailing the original.
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On what days and times are probate hearings held?
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - Attorney Cases Only
9:00 a.m.
Fridays
9:00 a.m. (pro se)
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What information is needed to file a Will?
We will need the original Will and the date of death.
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Can a new estate be filed through the mail?
As of January 1, 2018 all civil filings must be submitted electronically through a certified Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). For more information please our
e-Filing page.
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Once the estate is filed do I call to set the court date?
Yes, you may call to set the court date or you can indicate the date in the cover letter
when you file the estate.
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What forms are needed to open an Estate?
The original petition and the fee.
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Is there a fee to file an accounting?
Yes, the fee is $25.00
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What is the fee for Letters of Office?
Letters of Office are $2.00 each
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Is there a fee to file a claim?
Amount of claim less than $150.00 = no fee
Amount of claim $150.00 to $499.99 = $20.00
Amount of claim $500.00 to $9,999.99 = $40.00
Amount of claim $10,000 or more = $60.00
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I need to publish in the newspaper. What newspaper(s) may I use?
Tribune Publishing
Phone: 866-399-0537
Fax: 312-527-8183
Email: suburban.legal@tribpub.com
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