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When you choose to continue, you will move to the Illinois Estate Law client portal to begin your secure intake. You can review the details below first—there is no appointment required to reach this step.
Selected service
Standard Probate
Full uncontested probate administration from opening through closing for estates valued at $4,000,000 or less. Contested work requires a separately approved fixed-fee scope.
Your fee
$5,000
Flat fee for the defined service scope.
What's included
- All required filings with the Probate Court from opening through closing
- Appearance and handling of all court hearings and court appearances
- Opening of Estate Bank Account
- Obtaining Estate EIN
- Asset & Debt Search
- Creditor Notification & Publication
Plus 3 additional included items.
Before you continue
You selected this service. You can compare options or speak with the team before proceeding if your situation changes.
Compare services and pricing1. Review
Confirm the service, flat fee, inclusions, and any important service notes.
2. Begin securely
Continue to the client portal and complete the information needed for your service.
3. Work with the firm
The firm will guide the next steps and provide the applicable client-services agreement.
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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.