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Will Requirements in Illinois

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be 18 years or older and of “sound mind and memory”

  2. The will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses over 18 years or older

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Age of Testator

  • 18 years or older and of “sound mind and memory”

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Not valid

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

Revocation of Wills

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