Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
estates and wills
What is the violation of the law if a will has not been filed after the death of a person.
Asked on 2/14/09, 7:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis
Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Re: estates and wills
A will must be filed within 60 days after death or the executor may be guilty of a class a misdemeanor. The penalty can be up to 364 days in the county jail, or fine of $2500, or a combination of both. Just because a will is filed it doesn't have to be probated.
Answered on 2/16/09, 12:10 pm
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