Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
I am a resident of the state of Iowa. My mother-in law, a resident of the state of Illinois, is revising her will and wants to make me her Power of Attorney. Can she do this, or does her POA need to be an Illinois resident? What about the Executor of her estate?
Thank you.
Asked on 8/16/10, 4:37 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
She can do it. Non-Illinois residents are qualified to serve as agents under IL POA and as executors of IL estates.
Answered on 8/21/10, 7:40 am
Naheed Amdani
Law Offices of Naheed A. Amdani, P.C.
She can make you both the agent and the executor. However, in the long run sometimes it is cheaper for the estate to have a local executor.
Answered on 8/21/10, 9:03 am
Gregory Turza
Law Offices of Gregory P Turza
Out of state is permitted but local is better. Oftentimes you may have to go through belongings, find the checkbook, allow repairmen into the house. Local is better.
Answered on 8/21/10, 1:33 pm
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