Claim {CCP 0345}

CCP 0345 - CLAIM. This form used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Probate Division, is a legal document that allows an individual or entity (the claimant) to assert a monetary claim against a decedent's estate. The form identifies the claimant, the amount of the claim, and the nature of the claim, which must be described in detail. If the claim is based on a written contract or instrument, a copy must be attached; if based on a tort, that must be stated. Once completed, the claim is filed with the court and scheduled for a hearing at the Richard J. Daley Center. The claimant is required to serve a copy of the claim on the estate representative and their attorney, unless service is waived or consent to the claim is given in writing. The form also includes a certificate of service, and optional sections for waiver of service and consent to the claim, which can expedite the process and potentially avoid a hearing if there is no dispute. www.FormsWorkflow.com