Claim Order {CCP 0216}

CCP 0216 - CLAIM ORDER. This form is used in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to manage and resolve claims made against the estate of a deceased person. It documents the court's decision on a claim filed by a creditor or interested party seeking payment from the decedent's estate. The court may either allow the claim, classifying it into one of seven priority categories as defined by Illinois probate law, or set the claim for trial to determine its validity. If necessary, the court may continue the claim to a later date for further proceedings, dismiss it due to failure to appear, or deny it after a trial. The form also includes the case number, hearing dates, and courtroom location at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago. It is signed by a judge and contains the contact information for the involved attorneys. www.FormsWorkflow.com