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A person's last will and testament outlines what to do with possessions, whether the deceased will leave them to another person, a group or donate them to charity, and what happens to other things that they are responsible for, such as custody of dependents and management of accounts and financial interests.
In Illinois, to have a valid will it is required that two or more credible witnesses validate or attest the will. This means each witness must watch the testator (person making his or her will) sign or acknowledge the will, determine the testator is of sound mind, and sign the will in front of the testator.
Bank accounts. Brokerage or investment accounts. Retirement accounts and pension plans. A life insurance policy.
It's very common for a lawyer to charge a flat fee to write a will and other basic estate planning documents. The low end for a simple lawyer-drafted will is around $300. A price of closer to $1,000 is more common, and it's not unusual to find a $1,200 price tag. Lawyers like flat fees for several reasons.
In Illinois, a will must be filed within thirty (30) days of a person's death. Failure to file a will in your possession is a felony under Illinois law.
No, all Wills do not automatically go through the Probate Court system in Illinois after the death of the Testator (the maker of the Will). To the contrary, a majority of estates in Illinois never need a Probate proceeding to be properly administered.
Illinois law requires that upon the death of a Testator his/her Will must be filed with the local Clerk of Court within 30 days of the date of the Testator's death.Once the Executor is able to locate the original Will, he/she can then properly file it with the Clerk of Court of the proper county.
Illinois law states that the will must become public record upon the death of the person. As such, it must be filed with their local county clerk within 30 days of discovery.For instance, your will generally appoints a legal representative, called an executor, to carry out your wishes and oversee the probate process.
Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.
