Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

My mother died in 2004 in Illinois. I just found her will that was made out by her attorney and notarized. Is there a time limit or am I just out of luck. there is a large amount of money involved Sam


Asked on 12/21/15, 9:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Has the money been distributed out to someone else already, or is it still held in your mother's name or in the name of her estate?

Also, the will would have to be original and contain at least two witnesses.

I suggest bringing the info to a probate attorney ASAP to assess the situation and your prospects. It's not necessarily impossible, but might be difficult, depending on a number of factors.

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Answered on 12/21/15, 9:08 am
Virginia Prihoda Law Offices of Virginia Prihoda

I agree with the foregoing comment. You need to show the original will to an attorney and then the original will must be filed with the clerk of court's office in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of death. Then, the individual who wants the will recognized should work with an attorney to open an estate proceeding in probate court.

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Answered on 12/21/15, 11:16 am


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