The Illinois Order Declaring Warship is a court-ordered document issued by the Circuit Court of the county in which the decedent's estate is located that states the legal heirs of a deceased person. It is typically used when the will of the deceased does not clearly identify the heirs, or when it is not known who the heirs are. It is also used to settle disputes between family members or others who believe they are entitled to a share of the estate. There are two types of Illinois Order Declaring Warship: a Summary Order and a Full Order. A Summary Order is a brief document that states to identify of the heirs and is typically used when the decedent's will clearly identify the heirs. A Full Order is a more detailed document that lists the names of all the heirs and typically includes supporting documents such as affidavits or other documents that provide evidence of the heirs' relationship to the decedent.