Illinois § 1-11
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-11.
Nonresident representative. If a representative is or becomes a nonresident of this State, the representative shall file in the court in which the estate is pending a designation of a resident agent to accept service of process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the representative. If the representative fails to do so, the clerk of the court is constituted as agent of the representative upon whom the process, notice or demand may be served. If service is made upon the clerk of the court, the clerk of the court shall mail a copy of the process, notice or demand to the representative at the representative's last known post office address and to the representative's attorney of record. (Source: P.A. 90-430, eff. 8-16-97; 90-472, eff. 8-17-97.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-11
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-11 cover?
Section 1-11 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 1-11?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-11" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 1-11 apply to my situation?
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