Judge Daniel R. Degnan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- Two Court Days Before Presentment
Courtesy copies
Communication
Clerk26 contacts
- tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1810orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1814aorders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1812orders@cookcountycourt.com
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- probatecrt1811orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1801orders@cookcountycourt.com
- joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov
- beanaele@cookcountycourt.com
- snadams@cookcountycourt.com
- dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com
- probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com
- efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com
- jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com
- probate.divatty@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5694
- (312) 603-2486
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
- (312) 603-2591
- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
- (312) 603-5157
- (312) 603-5647
Chambers25 contacts
- daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
- carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
- kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov
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- probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
- jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
- aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
- terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
- jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov
- probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
- amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
- susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
- barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov
- barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Each proposed order, bond or any other document requiring the Court’s signature, shall be submitted in PDF format.
Summary: Proposed orders, bonds, and any other document requiring the Court’s signature must be submitted in PDF format.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
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Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete DCFS Authorization for Background Check (See attached Form 689 – Rev 7/2012) and return it to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney at emrhan.slaton@cookcountyil.gov.
Summary: Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete the DCFS Authorization for Background Check (Form 689) and return it by email to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney.
Document Type
Dcfs Authorization Background Check
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The subject line in the email shall include the following: case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.
Summary: The email subject line for courtesy copies must include the case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.
Document Type
Courtesy Copy Email
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All proposed orders shall contain a valid email address of a person who can receive and distribute the stamped order.
Summary: Every proposed order must include a valid email address of the person who will receive and distribute the stamped order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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All courtesy copies, including petitions, exhibits, notices, proposed orders, and bonds shall be emailed as separate attachments in a single email. Do not submit all documents in a single attachment.
Summary: Every courtesy copy document must be emailed as its own separate attachment in one email; no single combined attachment is allowed.
Document Type
Courtesy Copy Email
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2. Petition to Approve Settlement: a. Please see Local Rule 12.15; b. If the settlement has been approved by another court, include a copy of the order approving settlement; c. If the proposed settlement has not been approved by another court, include a report by counsel, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician’s report of the minor’s treatment and prognosis, and, when the settlement is based on insurance policy limits or uninsured motorist coverage, a copy of the insurance declarations page.
Summary: Petitions to Approve Settlement must follow Local Rule 12.15 and include the prior approval order, an attorney report, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician letter, and certain insurance documents when applicable.
Document Type
Petition To Approve Settlement
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1. Petition for Guardianship: a. Filed Petition and Exhibit A to the Petition consistent with 755 ILCS 5/11-8(a); b. Filed Notice to those listed on Exhibit A or a signed and notarized waiver and consent; c. Notarized surety bond with the name and physical address of the agent for the surety printed on the face of the bond; d. ... must be qualified per 755 ILCS 5/11-3(a); e. In lieu of item (d) a filed notarized affidavit of the nominated guardian may be accepted; f. If the proposed guardian of the estate is not a natural or adoptive parent; i. Minor’s birth certificate; ii. Death certificates for parents listed on birth certificate, if applicable; and iii. Criminal and DCFS background checks are required for the proposed guardian and any adults living in the proposed guardian’s home.
Summary: A Petition for Guardianship courtesy copy must include the filed petition with Exhibit A, notice or waiver/consent, notarized surety bond, proof of the nominated guardian’s qualification, and, when applicable, birth/death certificates and criminal and DCFS background checks.
Document Type
Petition For Guardianship
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Do not e-sign the Authorization.
Summary: The DCFS Authorization for Background Check must not be e-signed.
Document Type
Dcfs Authorization Background Check
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The subject line of the email should include case name, case number and the scheduled return date.
Summary: Emails returning the form must include the case name, case number, and scheduled return date in the subject line.
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Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must submit courtesy copies by 10:00 a.m. two court days before the scheduled presentation, and late submissions may cause a delay in hearing.
Parties shall present courtesy copies no later than 10:00 a.m. two court days prior to the date set for presentation. Late submissions may cause delay in hearing the matter.
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Courtesy copies of 25 pages or fewer may be emailed to chambers, but copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered as hard copies.
Parties may email courtesy copies directly to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov, except that courtesy copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered via hard copy to the address above.
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