Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 14.26
As amended through September 23, 2024
In cases involving actions for wrongful death brought pursuant to 740 ILCS 180/2.1, where no probate proceedings have been opened on behalf of the decedent's estate, the judge to whom the wrongful death action is assigned may appoint a special administrator for the deceased party without the necessity of opening a decedent's estate upon the filing of a verified petition with notice to the heirs and legatees of the decedent as the court directs.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 14.26