Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 14.01

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 14.01 - GENERAL
A. The definitions in the Probate Act of 1975 (Probate Act), as amended, shall apply to these rules:
1. "Court" refers to Probate Court.
2. "Judge" means a Circuit Judge or Associate Judge assigned to the Probate Court.
3. "Representative" includes executor, administrator, administrator to collect, an administrator with will annexed, standby guardian, guardian, and temporary guardian but does not include an independent administrator or executor.
4. "Independent administrator" means an executor or administrator as defined in Article XXVIII of the Probate Act.
5. "Ward" includes a minor and disabled person.
6. Section references are to sections of the Probate Act.
B. An action to contest admission or denial of a will, to enforce a contract to make a will, to construe a will, or to appoint a testamentary trustee during the period of administration of an estate shall be assigned a Chancery case number in accordance with the Supreme Court Manual on Record Keeping. The parties shall be designated as in other civil actions. Unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division, the action shall be heard by the Probate Judge to whom the estate has been assigned.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 14.01