Petition For Withdrawal Of Wards Deposited Funds {CCP 0398}

CCP 0398 - PETITION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF WARD’S DEPOSITED FUNDS. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Probate Division, to request a court order allowing funds to be withdrawn from a minor ward’s estate account. These estates are held for the benefit of the minor until they reach the age of majority—eighteen in Illinois—and the funds are intended to remain preserved unless there is a justifiable need. This petition must follow strict court guidelines, which limit the number of annual withdrawal requests and the types of expenses deemed appropriate. The petitioner, usually a parent or guardian, must provide detailed information including their relationship to the minor, the reason for the withdrawal, a current bank statement, and supporting documentation (e.g., estimates or invoices) for the expenses requested. The court exercises discretion over whether a withdrawal is in the minor’s best interest, with particular scrutiny over requests for electronic devices or non-essential items. Minors aged 14 to 17 must appear in court with photo identification, and receipts from prior withdrawals are required before new requests will be considered. www.FormsWorkflow.com