An Illinois Claim against Estate (also known as a “claim against a decedent’s estate”) is a legal claim made by a creditor of the deceased individual (the “decedent”). It is made to secure payment of money owed by the decedent before their death. This is done by filing a claim in the probate court of the county in which the decedent resided. The types of Illinois Claim against Estate are: 1. Funeral Expense Claim: This claim is for payment of funeral expenses incurred by the decedent. 2. Final Medical Expense Claim: This claim is for payment of medical services rendered to the decedent before their death. 3. Wage Claim: This claim is for all wages due to the decedent from their employment prior to their death. 4. Personal Property Claim: This claim is for the recovery of personal property owned by the decedent at the time of their death. 5. Contract Claim: This claim is for payment of money owed by the decedent under a contract. 6. Judgement Claim: This claim is for satisfaction of a judgement debt owed by the decedent. 7. Tax Claim: This claim is for payment of all taxes due from the decedent. 8. Miscellaneous Claim: This claim is for payment of any other money owed by the decedent.