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The requirements of a valid Will are provided in the Probate Act of 1975, Article IV: Wills.
In Illinois, to create a Will, the testator must be (1) at least 18 years of age, and (2) of sound mind with the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions. Once the testator meets these two requirements, a Will is valid if it is:
To update or modify a Will, one must follow the proper steps. Modifying a Will cannot be done simply by handwriting or typing an edit then initialing it. This is a common misconception seen in many Hollywood films. However, this is not a valid modification as no one witnessed the modification (or at least there's no proof of a witness). For this reason, please contact an attorney for any changes to be valid. To properly execute a modification, one must execute a document called a codicil.
A codicil is a document modifying a Will, either by adding or revoking part of the Will. The codicil must meet the same requirements as the original Will (listed above).
Upon the death of the testator, their Will must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where they resided at the time of death.
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A Will can be revoked. To properly revoke a Will, it must be done either by the testator or with the direct consent of the testator. Meaning, the testator must be aware of its revocation.
A Will cannot be revoked simply due to:
However, if you decide to revoke a Will, there are things to keep in mind:
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