I get quite a few calls from people who suspect they were mentioned (or not) in a relative’s will, and to confirm their suspicion, they want a copy of the will.

In Cook County, the clerk of court’s website has a handy search tool that tells if a will was filed in a probate estate. Click here to search for a will. 

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