When family members of a deceased person are unable to locate a will, either because it’s unknown if a will was completed or because its location is unknown, the will is considered lost. This is an issue for heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors becau…
When family members of a deceased person are unable to locate a will, either because it’s unknown if a will was completed or because its location is unknown, the will is considered lost. This is an issue for heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors because only the original copy of a will can be admitted to probate in Illinois. A will must be filed within 30 days of a person’s death in Illinois. Though the grieving process is strenuous, avoid putting off searching for a will if its location is not known. On the other hand, it is a felony to purposely not file a known will in Illinois.
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