| Court Name |
Rock Island County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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1317 3rd Ave Rock Island, Illinois 61201
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-309-786-4451 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/240/Probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/240/Probate |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Rock Island 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 through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois generally requires the representative of an estate in Rock Island 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 Rock Island County are administered there, sometimes through a specialized probate division. In Rock Island, Rock Island County Circuit Court serves Rock Island County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Rock Island County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Rock Island 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. |