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Illinois Estate Planning Laws
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An individual’s personal belongings, real estate holdings, and other possessions make up that person’s estate. This estate is inherited by relatives, friends, and other entities when that person dies, usually according to the instructions left in a will. In the absence of a will, probate court decides how the estate is handled. Since death is a certainty, planning your estate early can ensure that it is handled according to your wishes. Click on a link below to learn more about Illinois estate planning laws, including estate taxes; living wills; the probate process in Illinois courts, and durable powers of attorney.
Learn About Illinois Estate Planning Laws
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Illinois Durable Power of Attorney Laws
Details of how Illinois law regulates the durable power of attorney, a process by which important decisions about a person’s health and medical care become a caretaker’s legal responsibility.
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Illinois Will Laws
Regulations and legal requirements for writing a valid will in Illinois, including the minimum age of eligibility; the number of witnesses; and links to other related articles and resources.
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Illinois Living Will Laws
Summary of Illinois laws governing living wills and advance directives, including the legal requirements for a living will; the validity of such a will in other states; and more.
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Illinois Euthanasia Laws
Basics of Illinois law with respect to euthanasia, or mercy killing), in which food and medical care may be withheld from terminally ill patients who choose to end their lives.
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