Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Estate question
If I have an ajudicated child whom I never had a relationship with, and I do not put him in my will, can he contest my will after my death and take my estate?
Asked on 4/02/09, 5:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
Re: Estate question
If he is legally your child (an heir) then he *can* contest your will, but that doesn't mean he would be successful. He would need to have a legitimate basis aside from not liking the terms. I would recommend that you have your Will prepared professionally and be sure that your potential executors will be able to locate your original Will when the time comes.
Answered on 4/02/09, 5:44 pm
Gregory Turza
Law Offices of Gregory P Turza
Re: Estate question
Not in Illinois. But the safe course is still to acknowledge his existence in your will and trust and affirmatively state that you have made no provision for him.
Answered on 4/02/09, 5:49 pm
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