SB3291

SB3291 allows Illinois circuit court clerks to establish will depositories for safekeeping of original wills.

SB3291 amends the Clerks of Court Act to authorize circuit court clerks to establish and maintain will depositories. These secure repositories allow individuals to deposit original wills for safekeeping. The bill outlines procedures for accepting, keeping, and returning these documents. During the testator's lifetime, the clerk must keep the envelope sealed and may only release the will to the testator, an authorized person, or under a court order. The clerk may charge a fee of $25 per will deposited, but not for additional documents related to the same will.