| Court Name |
Kendall County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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807 W John St Yorkville, Illinois 60560
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-630-553-4183 Fax +1-630-553-4116 Email See email
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| Court Website |
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/home |
| Local Rules |
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/offices/circuit-clerk/probate-deceased |
| Court Forms |
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/offices/circuit-clerk/probate-deceased |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Kendall County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois generally requires the representative of an estate in Kendall County to post a surety bond unless the will waives it or the administration is supervised in a way that excuses it. Bond amounts are typically set at one and a half times the value of the personal estate to protect heirs and creditors. |
| Court History |
In Illinois, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estate matters for Kendall County are administered there, sometimes through a specialized probate division. Probate matters for Kendall County are handled by Kendall County Circuit Court in Yorkville. Case information for Kendall County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Kendall County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |