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Holographic Wills

Are Holographic wills valid in the state of Illinois?


Asked on 1/19/06, 10:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Plachta The Law Office of Kevin F. Plachta

Re: Holographic Wills

Per Illinois law---

755 ILCS 5/4‑3) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 4‑3)

Sec. 4‑3. Signing and attestation.

(a) Every will shall be in writing, signed by the testator or by some person in his presence and by his direction and attested in the presence of the testator by 2 or more credible witnesses.

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Answered on 1/20/06, 7:57 pm


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