Order For Leave To Settle Cause Of Action Survival {CCP 0350}

CCP 0350 - ORDER FOR LEAVE TO SETTLE CAUSE OF ACTION - SURVIVAL. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Probate Division to authorize the representative of a deceased person's estate to accept and finalize a settlement in a legal claim related to the decedent’s death. This type of action, known as a survival action, is based on a lawsuit the decedent could have filed had they lived, such as a personal injury claim. The form is completed following a verified petition by the estate representative, outlining the basis of the claim, the party responsible, and the proposed settlement amount. Upon approval, the court permits the representative to accept the settlement, sign a release of liability or covenant not to sue, and disburse the proceeds. The order also outlines the deduction of charges (such as attorney fees or case costs) as specified in an attached exhibit and directs how the remaining funds should be distributed to the estate. In some cases, the court may set a future date for the representative to return and present proof of how the funds were disbursed. www.FormsWorkflow.com