ILLINOIS WILL

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This Illinois Will is made by [Your Name], currently residing at [Your Address], in the city of [Your City], state of Illinois. I declare that I am of legal age and mentally competent to make this Will, and I am not under any coercion or undue influence.

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I. Declaration

I, [Your Name], hereby declare this document to be my last will, revoking all previously made Wills and codicils. This Will shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Illinois.

II. Family Information

I am married to [Spouse's Name] and have the following children:

• [Child's Name]

• [Child's Name]

• Additional children as needed

III. Appointment of Executor

I hereby nominate and appoint [Executor's Name] of [Executor's Address] as the Executor of my Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate Executor.

IV. Guardian for Minor Children

If I die leaving minor children, I appoint [Guardian's Name] of [Guardian's Address] as their legal guardian. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] as alternate guardian.

V. Disposition of Property

I hereby bequeath my estate as follows:

1. To [Beneficiary Name], I bequeath [Description of Bequest].

2. To [Beneficiary Name], I bequeath [Description of Bequest].

3. To additional beneficiaries as needed.

VI. Specific Gifts

I wish to make the following specific gifts:

• Gift: [Item to be given]

  • Beneficiary: [Beneficiary's Name]

• Gift: [Another Item to be given]

  • Beneficiary: [Another Beneficiary's Name]

VII. Funeral Arrangements

I wish for my remains to be [Cremated/Buried] and any ceremony to be conducted at [Location or Church Name] under the direction of [Funeral Home Name].

VIII. Debts and Expenses

I hereby give directives that after my demise, all my pending debts, the costs related to my funeral services, and any costs associated with the administration of distributing my assets, shall be compensated promptly and efficiently from the resources and assets that comprise my estate.

IX. General Provisions

I declare that if any part of this Will is deemed unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. Additionally, references to gender or number shall be interpreted as appropriate based on context.

X. Signatures

Signed this [Date], at [City, State].

Testator

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

This Will was signed in the presence of two witnesses, who in my presence and the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed their names:

Witness 1

Name: [Witness Name 1]

Address: [Witness Address 1]

Witness 2

Name: [Witness Name 2]

Address: [Witness Address 2]

Notarization:

This document was acknowledged before me on [Date] by [Your Name] who is personally known to me or has produced identification as proof of identity.

Notary Public Name: [Notary's Name]

Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]

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