Notice To Heirs And Legatees - Will Denied {CCP 1021}

CCP 1021 - NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES - WILL DENIED. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Probate Division, to formally notify individuals named as heirs or legatees in a decedent's estate that a petition to admit a will to probate has been denied by court order. The form, along with the attached petition and order, informs these individuals of their legal right to contest the denial under Section 8-2 of the Illinois Probate Act. Specifically, it alerts them that they must file a petition with the court within six months of the entry of the order if they wish to challenge the denial of the will’s admission. The notice also includes important procedural information about the mandatory e-filing requirements for civil documents in Illinois and provides resources for assistance. In compliance with legal requirements, this notice must be mailed within 14 days of the court’s denial order to ensure all interested parties are properly informed of their rights and the status of the estate. www.FormsWorkflow.com