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

  • 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
     Effect of probate of foreign will.) The admission to probate in this State of a will executed and proved in the manner provided by this Article has the same effect in all respects as the admission to probate of a domestic will and letters of office may be issued unless the issuance of letters is excused.
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