Probate in Illinois
Illinois pays executors and attorneys reasonable fees rather than a percentage, and an executor's own compensation gets first-class claim priority. A small estate affidavit is available up to a limit on personal property, and vehicles are excluded from that cap. Creditors have six months, and independent administration moves faster than supervised administration. The state also levies an estate tax above a state exclusion that works as a cliff, so crossing the threshold can raise the bill sharply.
Personal Injury in Illinois
Illinois gives two years for most injury claims, but one year against a city or local government. Recovery is barred only when your fault exceeds the defendant's, so a 50-50 split still pays. Damage caps have been struck down twice by the Illinois Supreme Court on different constitutional grounds, and attorney fees are not capped in general injury cases; medical malpractice fees are capped at one-third by statute.
Family Law in Illinois
Illinois sets child support with an income shares schedule from the state's Department of Healthcare and Family Services, with a shared-care threshold based on overnights. Maintenance has a statutory formula: one-third of the payor's net income minus a quarter of the payee's, capped at 40% of combined net, with a duration table based on the length of the marriage. Marital property is divided in just proportions, not automatically 50/50. A divorce requires 90 days of residence, and a six-month separation creates a presumption of irreconcilable differences.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Illinois attorney before acting. See our methodology.