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Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office

Kendall County

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807 John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
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807 John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
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(630) 553-4183
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at 2:30pm
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About the probate clerk of court in Kendall County, Illinois

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Illinois.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Kendall County, Illinois, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Kendall County, Illinois, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
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About probate judges in Kendall County, Illinois

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Illinois may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Kendall County, Illinois, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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Helpful resources for probate in Illinois

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Illinois that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office is: (630) 553-4183

The hours of operation listed for the Kendall County Circuit Clerk’s Office are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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a year ago

We got married here, and everyone from security, to the clerk, and the judge was super nice!! There was only 3 couples getting married, we were the second ones to go and we loved how quick it was. We were able to take pictures and video in the courtroom so we have those memories forever. Thank you everyone here at the Kendall County Court House.

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11 months ago

Everyone was friendly and understanding also cell phones are allowed

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5 years ago

As a provider of The Children First Parenting Classes, I am honored to work with such a professional and organized office. Nicole Swiss, Court Administrator especially deserves praise. Her ability to calm clients, direct agencies, and streamline referral sources adds a sense of comfort to those in stressful situations. Again, thank you for a job well done.

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3 years ago

They have changed to a new e-filing system to trying and make things more efficient but in reality it is actually very difficult for people to use. I am a pretty tech savvy person and I spent more time trying to file court documents than filing my taxes. It would have been much faster to do the old paperwork the day I went in there than to spend the last 3 days so far trying to file these and I still haven't gotten them done yet. I'm not sure how much more I can deal with trying to deal with this much more. It is not as easy as they make it out to be. They should give people the option to file either in person or online .

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4 years ago

As a Kendall County divorce lawyer, I found the clerk's staff very helpful. The facilities are also top notch. Another convenient aspect to Kendall County divorce is that parties may pay for the transcript of their "prove up" on the spot, instead having to come back later and do so. The additional of electronic filing via i2file has made this court even more efficient.

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