Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Wills in Illinois

Can a lawyer prepare a will in Illinois and also be named as a beneficary and the executor of that will?


Asked on 2/10/08, 2:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: Wills in Illinois

Tricky question. For executor, probably yes, although disclosure of conflicts would be appropriate. For beneficiary, the answer would be no, unless it is a family member whom the lawyer would receive from anyway. But generally speaking, it is inappropriate for a lawyer to draw up a Will for client and name himself or herself as a beneficiary.

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Answered on 2/10/08, 2:43 pm
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Wills in Illinois

Is the lawyer related to the testator?

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Answered on 2/10/08, 2:45 pm


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