Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 10.17

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 10.17 - Submission of Verified Petition

Except for fees for representing a minor in a personal injury action or a decedent in wrongful death which is covered under Section 5, every request for entry of an order approving fees shall be preceded by the filing of and presentation in open court of a written verified petition of the representative or attorney seeking such order setting forth:

A. The terms of employment, including the hourly rate of payment thereof.

B. The nature and extent of the probate and non-probate estate and any extraordinary services required.

C. An itemized statement of services rendered including the time spent and purpose of each entry.

D. The customary and usual charges made by persons rendering similar services in the community.

E. The experience of petitioner in matters for which payment is sought; and, if an attorney, whether or not his practice is limited to probate matters.

F. If an attorney, he or she, has complied with Rule 1.5 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 10.17

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.