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This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Circuit Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Marion County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

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Clerk and Filing Logistics

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Marion County Circuit Court Guide

Fourth Judicial Circuit of Illinois · Circuit Court information · Updated July 2026

618-548-3856Circuit Court

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

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Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$371
Small Estate Affidavit
For estates under threshold (no court filing needed)
$0

Note: The Marion County Circuit Clerk's posted fee schedule lists a $371 filing fee for administration of a decedent's estate (answer or appearance fee $196), a $137.50 probate jury demand, and no filing fee to deposit a will under 755 ILCS 5/6-1. The probate rows carry no printed effective date (a 10/01/25 date appears only on certain guardianship rows). Illinois circuit clerk civil filing fees, including probate case filing fees, are set by county ordinance within the statutory maximums of 705 ILCS 105/27.1b (Clerks of Courts Act), and Illinois charges no separate probate tax. The small estate affidavit (755 ILCS 5/25-1) is presented directly to banks and other asset holders, not filed with the court, so it has no court filing fee. Newspaper publication of the claim notice is paid directly to the newspaper, and statutory add-on charges can apply to some filings, so verify the current total with the Circuit Clerk before filing.

The Marion County Circuit Clerk's posted fee schedule lists a $371 filing fee for administration of a decedent's estate (answer or appearance fee $196), a $137.50 probate jury demand, and no filing fee to deposit a will under 755 ILCS 5/6-1. The probate rows carry no printed effective date (a 10/01/25 date appears only on certain guardianship rows). Illinois circuit clerk civil filing fees, including probate case filing fees, are set by county ordinance within the statutory maximums of 705 ILCS 105/27.1b (Clerks of Courts Act), and Illinois charges no separate probate tax. The small estate affidavit (755 ILCS 5/25-1) is presented directly to banks and other asset holders, not filed with the court, so it has no court filing fee. Newspaper publication of the claim notice is paid directly to the newspaper, and statutory add-on charges can apply to some filings, so verify the current total with the Circuit Clerk before filing.

Required Documents

    E-Filing & Filing Methods

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    Records portal

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    Filing Methods: e file, in person

    Timelines & Proceedings

    Deadlines & Creditor Claims

    Key Deadlines

    Will Deposit
    Verify locally
    Creditor Claims
    6 months

    Creditor Claims

    Period Starts
    first publication of the claim notice
    Statute
    755 ILCS 5/18-3; 755 ILCS 5/18-12

    Related Proceedings

    Property Recording

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