An Illinois Order Appointing Legal Representative Of Decedent's Estate is a court order issued by a judge in the state of Illinois appointing an individual to serve as the legal representative of the estate of a deceased person. This type of order is usually issued when an individual dies without a will. Depending on the circumstances, the court may appoint an executor, administrator, personal representative, or trustee to manage and distribute the assets of the estate. The appointed legal representative is responsible for gathering the deceased's assets, paying taxes and debts, and distributing the remaining assets according to the deceased's wishes. There are three types of Illinois Order Appointing Legal Representative Of Decedents Estate: Executor, Administrator, and Trustee. An executor is appointed to handle the assets of the estate when there is a valid Last Will and Testament. An administrator is appointed when there is no Will. Lastly, a trustee is appointed when the court orders a trust to be established.