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An Illinois Will must be in writing, contain your signature and the signatures of two credible witnesses. State law doesn't require Illinois Wills to be notarized.

Witnesses: An Illinois will must be signed by at least two credible witnesses, who should not also be beneficiaries in the will. Writing: An Illinois will must be in writing. Beneficiaries: A testator can leave property to any beneficiary provided he or she is not a witness to the will.

While a pour-over will works closely with a trust, it doesn't inherently avoid probate. The assets that get poured into the trust upon your death still have to go through the probate process. To avoid probate altogether, you would need to place your assets directly into a trust prior to your passing.

Steps to Create a Will in Illinois Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.

Handwritten Will (holographic will): Holographic wills are handwritten by the testator but not witnessed. However, if a will is handwritten and complies with all state laws for execution (finalizing it), Illinois allows it. Oral Will: All wills must be in writing.

Illinois wills must be signed by the testator (will writer) and two credible witnesses. The witnesses can be beneficiaries named in the will, but unless there are two other disinterested witnesses, their inheritance may be voided. Learn more about witnessing a will.