Below are forms in PDF format regarding land trusts that do not necessarily require the assistance of an attorney. These forms are now interactive.PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-4 AND 2-5 OF THE ILLINOIS. A trust agreement is a written agreement between the settlor and the trustee regarding how the trust estate will be managed and distributed. ______ - Bond is Required. There shall be a bond requirement for the Successor Trustee equal to the value of the Residual Estate prior to. The Illinois Trust Code sets out many "default" rules. A trust document may change some of these rules and not others. Probate Avoidance: The assets in a revocable trust bypass the often cumbersome and expensive probate process. This ensures transparency and accountability in the management of trust assets.