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Bond in Lieu of Probate
Applies when the sole estate asset is real estate and all heirs agree on disposition of the property. Illinois law allows transfer of title through a bond in lieu of probate, avoiding a full probate proceeding.
Your fee
$1,500
Flat fee for the defined service scope.
What's included
- Title Transfer Documentation
- Coordination with Title Company for Out-of-Court Title Transfer
- Attorney consultations related to the included scope
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What you can expect
- Your flat fee and the scope of your selected service are shown before you proceed.
- The firm will present the applicable Client Service Agreement before substantive work begins.
- You can use the secure client portal to share information, follow next steps, and access documents.
- Standard packages include attorney consultations through final documents, where listed in the package details.
- Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.