Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Refuse part of willed real estate

My husband and I will willed part of a family farm, most of it will remain in trust. Of the part we expect to receive a building or possibly 2 will need to be demolished after we get the property. We want to refuse the portions with the buildings, unless the trust removes them. Can this be done?


Asked on 3/01/09, 9:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: Refuse part of willed real estate

Yes it can be refused through a "disclaimer". The property will then pass as if you had predeceased the decedent. There are a number of specific rules surrounding disclaimers, so you should contact an attorney ASAP.

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Answered on 3/01/09, 10:39 am


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