Updated November 15, 2023
An Illinois last will and testament is a legal document used by an individual (“testator”) to indicate how their estate should be distributed upon death. A testator can draft a will with clear instructions on how to disperse fiduciary assets/funds, real and personal property, and even digital property among their designated beneficiaries.
Signing Requirements
The testator must sign in the presence of two or more witnesses. Both witnesses must sign the document.[1]
State Definition
“Will” includes testament and codicil.[2]
Related Forms
Advance DirectiveDownload: PDF
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument