§ 755 ILCS 5/7-1 Foreign will admitted to probate.) A will signed by the testator when …
§ 755 ILCS 5/7-2 Procedure for probate of foreign will.) The provisions of this Act …
§ 755 ILCS 5/7-3 Proof of foreign will by copy.) (a) A written will admitted to …
§ 755 ILCS 5/7-4 Original proof of foreign will in this State.) (a) A will executed …
§ 755 ILCS 5/7-5 Effect of probate of foreign will.) The admission to probate in this …
§ 755 ILCS 5/7-6 Disposition of personal estate of nonresident decedent.) If a …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 755 ILCS 5 > Article VII - Probate Of Foreign Wills And Estates Of Nonresidents

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Wills: includes codicils. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.13