FAQs for Illinois Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Illinois unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Illinois?

In Illinois, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Illinois which can be a long process.

2. How long does Probate Take in Illinois?

The probate process in Illinois can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Illinois?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Illinois?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Illinois’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Adama County, IL
• Alexander County, IL
• Bond County, IL
• Boone County, IL
• Brown County, IL
• Bureau County, IL
• Calhoun County, IL
• Carroll County, IL
• Cass County, IL
• Champaign County, IL
• Christian County, IL
• Clark County, IL
• Clay County, IL
• Clinton County, IL
• Coles County, IL
• Cook County, IL
• Crawford County, IL
• Cumberland County, IL
• De Kalb County, IL
• De Witt County, IL
• Douglas County, IL
• Du Page County, IL
• Edgar County, IL
• Edwards County, IL
• Effingham County, IL
• Fayette County, IL
• Ford County, IL
• Franklin County, IL
• Fulton County, IL
• Gallatin County, IL
• Greene County, IL
• Grundy County, IL
• Hamilton County, IL
• Hancock County, IL
• Hardin County, IL
• Henderson County, IL
• Henry County, IL
• Iroquois County, IL
• Jackson County, IL
• Jasper County, IL
• Jefferson County, IL
• Jersey County, IL
• Jo Daviess County, IL
• Johnson County, IL
• Kane County, IL
• Kankakee County, IL
• Kendall County, IL
• Knox County, IL
• Lake County, IL
• LaSalle County, IL
• Lawrence County, IL
• Lee County, IL
• Livingston County, IL
• Logan County, IL
• Macon County, IL
• Macoupin County, IL
• Madison County, IL
• Marion County, IL
• Marshall County, IL
• Mason County, IL
• Massac County, IL
• McDonough County, IL
• McHenry County, IL
• McLean County, IL
• Menard County, IL
• Mercer County, IL
• Monroe County, IL
• Montgomery County, IL
• Morgan County, IL
• Moultrie County, IL
• Ogle County, IL
• Peoria County, IL
• Perry County, IL
• Piatt County, IL
• Pike County, IL
• Pope County, IL
• Pulaski County, IL
• Putnam County, IL
• Randolph County, IL
• Richland County, IL
• Rock Island County, IL
• Saint Clair County, IL
• Saline County, IL
• Sangamon County, IL
• Schyyler County, IL
• Scott County, IL
• Shelby County, IL
• Stark County, IL
• Stephenson County, IL
• Tazewell County, IL
• Union County, IL
• Vermillion County, IL
• Wabash County, IL
• Warren County, IL
• Washington County, IL
• Wayne County, IL
• White County, IL
• Whiteside County, IL
• Will County, IL
• Williamson County, IL
• Winnebago County, IL
• Woodford County, IL

5. Does Illinois have an estate tax?

Yes, Illinois does have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Illinois have an inheritance tax?

No, Illinois does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania