Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

I am an executor of a will that was not witnessed. Is this will legal and can I decline executorship. He lived in Calif.


Asked on 1/24/11, 7:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steve Raminiak Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

In Illinois, a Will must be witnessed by 2 persons in order to be valid.

Also, even if the Will was valid, you can always decline to act as executor. You may be asked to sign a document that states your declination.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:42 pm


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