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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Illinois?

Typical Distributions

  • Married with kids → spouse 50%, children 50%

  • Married with no kids → spouse 100%

  • Single with kids → children inherit all

  • No spouse/kids → goes to parents and siblings

Illinois intestacy laws decide inheritance.

Not having a will can:

  • Increase costs

  • Increase delays

  • Increase family conflict

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