Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 5-3.20

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 5-3.20 - Allowance of Fees

A. In supervised administration of a decedent's estate or the administration of a guardianship estate, all fees payable to a representative or to an attorney for a representative must be approved by the Court. A Verified Petition with Notice to all interested parties must be filed.

B. In independent administration of a decedent's estate, if the fees in a specific dollar amount have been consented to in writing by all interested parties as defined in Section 1-2.11 of the Probate Act, then the report required by Section 28-11 of the Probate Act shall so indicate and no Petition for fees be filed or approved.

C. A Petition for fees shall state the following:

1. the gross value of the estate,

2. the hours expended and details of work done,

3. a detailed itemization of any expense for which reimbursement is sought; and

4. any other pertinent factor described in the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010, Rule 1.5, as now and hereafter amended

D. In a ward's estate, fees will be considered only when a Petition for fees is presented for the Court's approval except as otherwise provided in LCR 5-3.24.

E. An attorney who withdraws from representing a representative must file a Petition for fees and costs within thirty days after the withdrawal is approved by the Court or within any extension of time granted by the Court.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 5-3.20

Amended effective 12/31/2017.