As an out-of-state attorney that has just settled a case involving a minor plaintiff in Illinois, you may feel some kind of relief because you’re getting ready to close this file and move on to the next matter. However, unbeknownst to you, this is not the end of the road, and this is because you need Illinois probate approval before funds can be released. However, if you’re reading this, you likely are not licensed in Illinois, and have no idea what documents the probate court requires, as well as how to file them in the correct manner. That said, there is some good news – you don’t need to become an expert in Illinois probate procedure or read thick tomes in order to proceed: McCready Law is ready to take over your file via our easy referral process that is both convenient and fair when it comes to our fees and the turnaround time. In this post, we’ll take a look at the documents you will be required to send over to our firm so we can handle everything for you from the initial petition to the final court order; read on to find out more.
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Regardless of where you are in the country, McCready Law can assist with your Illinois probate minor settlement approval, and we will handle the entire process from start to finish so you can focus on your practice while we handle the Illinois court approval. Need to speak to someone regarding the potential for a fast and efficient Illinois probate approval? Call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about our flat-fee probate services – our intake coordinator is standing by to route your call to one of our experienced attorneys.
Referral Documents for Illinois Minor Probate – Have These Ready
When you refer a minor probate case to our firm, it’s important to note that we don’t need your entire file, so sending hours organizing documents is unnecessary and frankly, a waste of your time. A few key documents will be needed, and we’re about to reveal what these are.
Here’s a simple checklist of what to send us, and what you must keep in your own file:
- The agreement or settlement release – You need to send us an unsigned copy showing the gross settlement amount, the name of the defendant, and any other pertinent terms. This document will be used to draft the petition and establish the rational for the approval granted by the probate court. Please be advised that you must keep the signed original in your own file.
- The minor’s Illinois residential address – This is perhaps the most important piece of information we require from you, as it provides us with exact information at to which Illinois county has jurisdiction over the probate proceeding. If the petition is filed in the wrong county, the court will simply reject it, so ensure that the full address is sent over.
- A summary of the minor’s injuries and subsequent treatment – This helps us prepare the physician’s certificate and provide a rationale as to why the settlement is both reasonable and fair. Make sure to include the name of the physician as well as their contact information since the court may require an up-to-date medical report
- Any known medical liens – If you know about any medical liens, make sure that you send us the name of the lienholder as well as the corresponding amount so they can be addressed in the distribution plan.
What You Must Keep in Your Own File
When it comes to what you must keep in your own file, the first thing is your fee agreement, followed by your internal notes about the case, as well as the correspondence with the defendant. These documents are not needed in the probate approval processing, and we will only reach out if and when we need this at a future date.
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At McCready Law, we appreciate the fact that out-of-state attorneys require an efficient, reliable and affordable solution when it comes to Illinois probate minor settlement approval. We provide out-of-state attorneys with a flat-fee service where we handle everything from start to finish, as well as communication with the court, the Guardian ad litem and the family of the minor. Need to make an inquiry as to how we can help you? Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.