Posted On: November 26, 2007
Estate Status and Multiple Probates
I previously blogged (here) about how Cook County probate records are now accessible online. This makes it easy to check whether a probate estate has already been opened for an individual. That's important, as it can save time and money. I recently opened an estate for a deceased individual, and just received a call from an attorney who is ALSO planning to go to court to open an estate for the same individual. That's a waste of time and money that could be avoided by a quick check online. (Even better: having family members who check with each other to coordinate things like probating mom's estate.)
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