Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/7-1

  • Probate: Proving a will
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
     Foreign will admitted to probate.) A will signed by the testator when proved as provided in this Article may be admitted to probate in this State when (a) the will has been admitted to probate outside of this State or (b) the will was executed outside of this State in accordance with the law of this State, of the place where executed or of the testator’s domicile at the time of its execution.