Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/6-17 – Witness to appear for probate – penalty.) It is the duty of a witness …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/6-17
- Probate: Proving a will
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Witness to appear for probate – penalty.) It is the duty of a witness to any will executed in this State to appear before the court at the hearing on the admission of the will to probate and testify concerning the execution and validity of the will unless proof of will is made by another method as provided in this Act. The court may attach and punish by fine and imprisonment, or either, any witness who, without a reasonable excuse, fails to appear and testify when subpoenaed.