Printable Last Will and Testament Template for Illinois State

Illinois Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament (the "Will") revokes all previous wills and codicils. It is made by the undersigned, ____________ (the "Testator"), a resident of the State of Illinois, expressing their wishes for the distribution of their estate upon their passing.

In compliance with the laws of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Probate Act of 1975, this document outlines the Testator's desires for how their assets and responsibilities are to be handled and distributed.

Article I: Declaration

I, ____________ [Testator's Full Name], residing at ____________ [Address], City of ____________, County of ____________, State of Illinois, declare this document to be my Will and revoke all previous wills and codicils. I am of legal age and sound mind.

Article II: Executor

I appoint ____________ [Executor's Full Name] of ____________ [Address], City of ____________, State of ____________, as the Executor of this Will. If this individual is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint ____________ [Alternate Executor's Full Name] of ____________ [Address], City of ____________, as the alternate Executor.

Article III: Beneficiaries

I hereby declare the following individuals as beneficiaries of my estate:

• ___________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address], will receive ____________.
• ___________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address], will receive ____________.
• Add additional beneficiaries as required.

Article IV: Specific Bequests

I wish to distribute specific portions of my estate as follows:

1. ___________ [Item or Asset] to ____________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address].
2. ___________ [Item or Asset] to ____________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address].
3. Add additional bequests as required.

Article V: Residual Estate

All remaining assets not specifically bequeathed shall constitute my residual estate. I direct that my residual estate be distributed to:

• ___________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address], in the proportion of ____________% of the residual estate.
• ___________ [Beneficiary Name], of ____________ [Address], in the proportion of ____________% of the residual estate.
• Adjust proportions and add additional beneficiaries as required.

Article VI: Guardian for Minor Children

If I am the parent or legal guardian of minor child(ren), I appoint ____________ [Guardian's Name] of ____________ [Address], as legal guardian of my minor child(ren) in the event of my death, providing for their health, maintenance, education, and welfare.

Article VII: Miscellaneous

I direct my Executor to pay all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of last illness from my estate as soon as practicable after my death. Moreover, I grant my Executor, without order of the court, the authority to administer and distribute my estate.

Dated this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

_________________________
[Testator’s Signature]

_________________________
[Printed Name of Testator]

Attestation

We, the undersigned, hereby declare that ____________ [Testator's Name], known to us, signed this will in our presence, promoting it as their Last Will and Testament on this ____ day of ____________, 20__. In their presence and at their request, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses.

Witness #1: ____________ [Name] of ____________ [Address]

Witness #2: ____________ [Name] of ____________ [Address]

Witness #3: ____________ [Name] of ____________ [Address] (Optional)