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Create a legally valid Last Will and Testament that meets all Illinois Probate Act requirements. Automatically self-proving when properly witnessed.
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Must be in writing (typed or printed). Illinois does NOT recognize holographic (handwritten, unwitnessed) wills.
Requires 2 credible witnesses (18+) who must witness you sign or acknowledge your signature, and sign in your presence.
Must be 18 years or older and of sound mind. You must understand your assets and who your beneficiaries are.
Illinois wills are automatically self-proving when properly executed. No separate notarized affidavit required.
Under 755 ILCS 5/6-4, a properly witnessed Illinois will creates prima facie evidence of validity. This means:
Illinois provides strong spousal protection through the elective share:
Spouse must renounce within 7 months of will admission to probate.
A handwritten will without witnesses is invalid in Illinois. All Illinois wills must be witnessed by 2 credible witnesses, regardless of whether the will is typed or handwritten.
Under 755 ILCS 5/4-3, a valid Illinois will must be: (1) in writing, (2) signed by the testator, and (3) attested by 2 or more credible witnesses in the testator's presence. The testator must be 18 years or older and of sound mind.
Yes. Illinois wills are automatically self-proving under 755 ILCS 5/6-4 when properly witnessed. This is a unique feature - no separate notarized affidavit is required. The properly witnessed will creates prima facie evidence of validity.
No. Illinois does NOT recognize holographic wills. All wills must be witnessed by 2 credible witnesses, even if entirely handwritten. A handwritten will without witnesses is invalid in Illinois.
Under 755 ILCS 5/2-8, a surviving spouse can renounce the will and take: 1/3 of the estate if there are descendants, or 1/2 of the estate if there are no descendants. The spouse must renounce within 7 months of will admission to probate.
Illinois offers independent administration, which allows your executor to handle most estate matters without court supervision. This makes administration faster and less expensive. You can request independent administration in your will.
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