IL HB2442

Amends the Probate Act of 1975, specifically Section 18-10 regarding classification of claims against a decedent's estate.

Adds fees incurred by a public guardian for services related to guardianship duties as a first class claim against a decedent's estate.

First class claims are prioritized ahead of other claim categories and include funeral and burial expenses, administration expenses, and statutory custodial claims.

Public guardian fees are placed on equal priority footing with funeral, burial, and administration expenses in the estate claims hierarchy.