Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
wills vs. trusts
What happens when a will states one thing and a revocable,or now in this case irrevocable trust document contradict each other. which document trumps which??
Asked on 6/01/06, 5:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
Re: wills vs. trusts
They apply to different things. A Will only applies at death to property in the decedent's sole name. If the property is titled in a trust, then the terms of that trust apply and the Will would not.
Answered on 6/01/06, 6:05 pm
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