Illinois Last Will and Testament Template

A simple, fill-in Last Will and Testament for Illinois residents who want to leave their property outright to the people they choose. You fill in every blank and mark every choice yourself, then print and sign. Plain-English instructions walk you through it article by article.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Illinois Simple Last Will and Testament: editable Word (.docx) and print-ready PDF (5 pages)

• Fill-in instructions and signing checklist: Word (.docx) and PDF (2 pages)

WHAT THE WILL COVERS

• Revokes earlier wills and names your spouse and children

• Specific gifts, with alternates

• Who receives the rest of your estate (the residue), in shares you choose, with alternates

• Survivorship choices

• Executor and an alternate, with a bond choice

• Guardian of the person and of the estate for minor children (optional)

• Attestation clause your witnesses sign, which Illinois accepts as proof at probate (755 ILCS 5/6-4)

HOW IT'S SIGNED IN ILLINOIS

Sign in front of two credible witnesses, age 18 or older, who sign the attestation clause in your presence (755 ILCS 5/4-3). No notary is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Paper will: the template is set up for signing on paper with everyone physically present.

• If you name a guardian for your children, that person cannot be one of your witnesses.

• No tax-planning or trust provisions. If your situation is complex, talk to an Illinois attorney.

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Nothing is shipped. After purchase, download the zip file, open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any PDF reader, and print on US Letter paper.

Personal-use license for the original purchaser only. No resale or redistribution.

IMPORTANT: This is a fill-in template, not legal advice. Prepared by nonlawyers: Rexford Mercantile is not a law firm, we are not attorneys, and buying or using this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change; check Illinois's current requirements before signing.