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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 11-25. Recognition of electronic nontestamentary estate planning document and electronic signature.
(a) A nontestamentary estate planning document or a signature on a nontestamentary estate planning document may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
(b) If other law of this State or a will or the terms of a trust governing the nontestamentary estate planning document require a nontestamentary estate planning document to be in writing, an electronic record of the document satisfies the requirement.
(c) If other law of this State requires a signature on a nontestamentary estate planning document, an electronic signature satisfies the requirement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 6/11-25. Recognition of electronic nontestamentary estate planning document and electronic signature - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-755-estates/il-st-sect-755-6-11-25/
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