SETTLED WITH AN ILLINOIS MINOR?
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Stop wasting billable hours fighting Cook County paperwork. We execute full Illinois Probate Court sanction under 755 ILCS 5/ Art. XI on a guaranteed Flat Fee.
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Check Venue & Probate Terms in 10 Seconds.
26 YEARS. $500M+ RECOVERED. ZERO FRICTION.
We aren’t a generic referral hub. We are senior trial attorneys who clear probate hurdles so you disburse client funds immediately.
30-Day Hard Target
While other firms let petitions sit in Cook County administrative backlog for 6 months, our local presence bypasses red tape to get signed orders fast.
Predictable Flat Fee
No hourly retainers. No unexpected expenses. Clear flat-fee structure calculated directly into your final settlement distribution statement.
100% Remote For You
Zero travel to Chicago. Zero Pro Hac Vice application costs. Send us the settlement file, and we deliver the signed judge’s order to your inbox.
DOING IT YOURSELF VS. THE McCREADY RAIL
Handling IL Probate Yourself
Slow & High Friction- Must research local Cook County Rule 6.2 and collar county filing rules.
- Pay expensive Pro Hac Vice fees and wait weeks for motion approval.
- Waste hours navigating court clerk delays and Guardian ad Litem demands.
- Settlement proceeds locked up for 90 to 180+ days before fee payout.
McCready Co-Counsel Rail
Fast-Track Standard- We handle 100% of petition drafting, e-filing, and local court notices.
- No Pro Hac Vice required. We serve as designated local probate counsel.
- Direct access to local judges & Guardian ad Litem networks for speedy docketing.
- Certified court order delivered in 30 days so fees are disbursed immediately.
CLOSE YOUR FILE IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS
Intake & Draft
Send us unsigned release and minor info. We draft the Petition under 755 ILCS 5/ Art. XI.
E-Filing & Docket
We open guardianship estate in Cook, DuPage, or target county and secure expedited hearing date.
GAL & Hearing
We manage Guardian ad Litem requirements, present financial breakdowns, and appear in court.
Signed Order
We deliver certified judge’s order so you disburse funds and collect your fees immediately.
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