Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

What was the law in Illinois in 1956 for a married person that died intestate? a) if they had children, and b) if no children


Asked on 6/16/10, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Turza Law Offices of Gregory P Turza

I don't know, but I believe it used to be 1/3 to the surviving spouse and 2/3 to the children. If there were no children then all to the surviving spouse. I started practicing law in 1974 so I can't guarantee this answer.

As I vaguely recall the law changed soon after I started practicing law to the way it is now: Half to the surviving spouse and half to the children.

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Answered on 6/16/10, 3:28 pm


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