On May 15, ILL LEG passed bill clarifying electronic wills and trusts.
ILL LEG passed bill HB 4251 on electronic documents for wills, trusts, estate plans.
Makes amendments to Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act, ILL LEG 755-6.
Bill Provisions
Amends the article on electronic nontestamentary estate planning documents.
Does not apply to a nontestamentary estate planning document, will, or terms of a trust if the terms expressly preclude use of an electronic record or electronic signature.
Amend fixes language to add if the terms to the article text to provide clarification.
Legislative History
On Dec. 4, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 17, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 19, 2024, bill was introduced in Seante; on May 15, 2024, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, HB 4251, electronic wills, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Jul. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 19, 2024, ILL LEG reported governor approved HB 4251, Public Act 103-0666.
Regulators
ILL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; IA
Reference
Act 103-0666, 7/19/2024; Bill, HB4251, 5/15/2024; Citation: ILL LEG 755-6;
