Notice To Heirs And Legatees - Will Admitted {CCP 1020}

CCP 1020 - NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES - WILL ADMITTED. This form is used in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to inform individuals named as heirs or legatees that a decedent’s will has been admitted to probate. Attached to this notice are a copy of the petition to probate the will and the court’s order admitting the will. The document outlines the recipients' rights under the Illinois Probate Act, specifically the right to file a petition within 42 days of the order’s effective date to request formal proof of the will’s validity through witness testimony or other evidence, as permitted by Section 6-21. It also advises that heirs or legatees may contest the validity of the will by filing a petition within six months of its admission, pursuant to Section 8-1. The notice includes instructions for mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) of court documents and provides resources for assistance. It must be mailed to each heir or legatee within 14 days of the order’s entry, in compliance with Section 6-10 of the Probate Act and Supreme Court Rule 108(a), ensuring proper notice and opportunity to respond. www.FormsWorkflow.com