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Illinois Statutes

§ 9-1 — Who may act as administrator

Illinois § 9-1
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 755ESTATES
Act 755 ILCS 5/Probate Act of 1975.
Art.Article IX - Letters Of Administration

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755 Ill. Comp. Stat. 9-1 (2026).

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A person who has attained the age of 18 years, is a resident of the United States, is not of unsound mind, is not an adjudged person with a disability as defined in this Act and has not been convicted of a felony, is qualified to act as administrator.

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Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

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