Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Everything (all rights and obligations) is set forth in the trust document. If you are a named beneficiary you have a right to request and see the document.

You should discuss this further with an estate planning attorney.

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If the Will was filed in Court, it is a public record. You can obtain a copy from the Court. Not so with the Trust document. You may be entitled to legal relief from the Court in certain situations. Consult with an attorney.

The will should be a public document, filed in the court where the decedent was domiciled on the date of the decedent's death. It is very likely that the will states that all dispositions are to be made according to the terms of the trust. The will would serve as a tool to make sure any property not placed into the trust is distributed according to the terms of the trust. You should ask the trustee (who is presumably but not certainly also the executor), in writing, sent by Certified Mail and also by regular mail, for a copy of the trust and the will. Then, when you don't get it, go to a lawyer. But before you invest too much time and money in pursuing this case, ask yourself, 10% of what? Pursuing this matter may cost more than you would gain if you are successful.