Notice To Decedents Surviving Family Members Potential Rights To Awards {CCP 1009}

CCP 1009 - NOTICE TO DECEDENT’S SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF POTENTIAL RIGHTS TO AWARDS. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department's Probate Division. Under §§15-1 and 15-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 [755 ILCS 5/15-1 and 5/15-2] certain surviving members of a decedent’s family are entitled to be awarded from the decedent’s estate sums of money for their support for the period of 9 months after the death of the decedent. The notice provides information about the entitlements of the surviving spouse, adult children, and minor children of the decedent, including the criteria for eligibility and the process for claiming the awards. It explains that certain individuals may be entitled to receive sums of money for their support for a specified period after the death of the decedent, based on their relationship to the decedent and their financial dependency. Additionally, the notice specifies that certain actions, such as providing written notice to the representative within a specific timeframe, are necessary to preserve the right to receive the awards. It also encourages recipients to seek advice from trusted individuals regarding their rights and options. www.FormsWorkflow.com