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- Budget
  - - - BUDGET
        
        The Budget Department is responsible for preparing the annual budget, monitoring revenue, and managing expenditures for the Clerk’s Office.
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- Courts Management
  - - - COURTS MANAGEMENT
        
        The Courts Management Department provides a variety of court-related services in support of the judiciary and the public.
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- Executive Office
  - - - EXECUTIVE OFFICE
        
        The Executive Office includes the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Chief Deputy Clerk, and the executive support staff.
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  - - - Value Adjustment Board
- Finance
  - - - FINANCE
        
        The Finance Department consists of three divisions that oversee financial and accounting services to various Lake County Governmental entities.
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- Information Technology
  - - - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
        
        The Information Technology (IT) Department provides technical support for the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, including computer and network support, emergency disaster data preparedness, and information management.
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- Inspector General
  - - - INSPECTOR GENERAL
        
        The Inspector General Department, under the authority of the Clerk, conducts all internal audits, guardianship audits, and reviews and investigates fraud, waste, and abuse claims made against the county.
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- Records & Administrative Services
  - - - RECORDS & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
        
        The Records & Administrative Services Department processes documents to be recorded into the Official Records of Lake County, marriage license and passport applications, and provides human resources, purchasing, records management, and other support services to the Clerk’s Office.
        
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  - - - Administrative Services
        
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When is probate needed?

Probate is necessary when a court order is required to transfer or distribute the assets of the estate.

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