Illinois Petition For Letters Of Administration is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to appoint an individual to serve as the administrator of an estate when there is no surviving spouse or will. The Petition must be filed with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court in the county where the deceased resided at the time of their death. It is typically used when a person dies without a will or designated executor. There are two types of Illinois Petition For Letters Of Administration: General Letters of Administration and Special Letters of Administration. General Letters of Administration are granted to the individual chosen by the court as the administrator of the estate and give them the authority to manage and distribute the deceased's assets as prescribed by law. Special Letters of Administration are granted to a specific individual or entity that is designated by the court to manage a certain asset or perform a specific task related to the estate.