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755 ILCS 5/27-1 (2026)

Fees of representative

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(755 ILCS 5/27-1) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 27-1)
    Sec. 27-1. Fees of representative. A representative is entitled to reasonable compensation for his services, but no fees, charges or other compensation may be allowed a public administrator for services performed in administering that part of the estate of any United States war veteran which consists of compensation, insurance or other monies due or payable from the United States because of the veteran's war service. No fees, charges or other compensation may be allowed an employee of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Family Services designated under paragraph (b) of Section 11-3 for services as guardian of the estate of a patient or resident in a State mental health or developmental disabilities facility or other State institution. Fees awarded under this Section shall be considered as a first-class claim for administrative expenses and paid from the guardianship estate or from the probate estate pursuant to Section 18-10. Fees awarded to guardians shall be consistent with Section 11a-13.5.
(Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1999–2026 · leading case: Kresse v. Union Planters Bank, NA, 742 N.E.2d 874 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
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Kresse v. Union Planters Bank, NA, 742 N.E.2d 874 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). · cites it 3× “755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 1998). The Probate Act defines a "representative" to include a "guardian" under its definition.”
In re Est. of Denten, 2012 IL App (2d) 110814 (Ill. App. Ct. 2012). “See 755 ILCS 5/27-1, 27-2, 27-4 (West 2010); In re Estate of Wellman, 174 Ill.”
In re Est. of Reeder, 2020 IL App (3d) 180739-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2020). · cites it 3× “Both parties timely appealed. ¶ 26 II. ANALYSIS ¶ 27 The Probate Act provides that both executors and attorneys are entitled to “reasonable compensation” for the administration of an estate.”
In re Est. of Loessy, 2020 IL App (1st) 180419-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2020). “¶ 53 In this court, Sohn argues that the probate court made findings of fact that were manifestly erroneous, and that the court abused its discretion in failing to award him the full value of his fees and in denying his motion to reconsider.”
In re Est. of Levert (Ill. App. Ct. 2026). · cites it 2× “755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 2024). A guardian may “petition the court for an order directing the guardian of the estate to pay an amount periodically for the provision of the services specified by the court order.”
In re Est. of Goffinet (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). · cites it 3× “755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 1998). The Probate Act defines a "representative" to include a "guardian" under its definition.”
In re Est. of Rao (Ill. App. Ct. 2023). “755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 2020) (representative); 755 ILCS 5/27-2(a) (West 2020) (attorney for representative).”
Krol v. Davis, 2023 IL App (1st) 221084-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2023). “Two of the provisions upon which plaintiff relies, 755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 2020) and 755 ILCS 5/27-2(a) (West 2020), originate from the Probate Act of 1975.”
In re Est. of Weeks (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). “755 ILCS 5/27-1, 27-2 (West 2008). What constitutes reasonable compensation in relation to the value of the services rendered must be determined on a case-by-case basis.”
In re Est. of Elias (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). “The Probate Act entitles estate representatives to reasonable fees for their services, subject to the circuit court’s discretion based upon such factors as the size of the estate, the work done, the skill evidenced by the work, the time expended, the success of the efforts…”
In Matter of Est. of Vail (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). “755 ILCS 5/27-1 (West 1998). Here, the trial court found the execu tor's fees reasonable and appropriate and approved them.”
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