Illinois § 15-4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-4.
Selection.) (a) The surviving spouse is entitled to receive the amount of the award in money or, at the election of the surviving spouse, to accept payment thereof in whole or in part in goods and chattels of the decedent not specifically bequeathed, at their appraised value. The selection shall be made in writing by the surviving spouse within 30 days after he is notified in writing of the allowance of the award and shall be filed in the court. If the surviving spouse dies before the expiration of the time within which he may make the selection, the representative of his estate may make the selection for the benefit of the estate. (b) If the decedent leaves no surviving spouse, the children of the decedent have the same right of selection of goods and chattels as the surviving spouse under this Section. The selection shall be made and filed in the same manner as the surviving spouse's selection. (c) If a surviving spouse or child entitled to make a selection is a ward his representative may make the selection on his behalf. (Source: P.A. 80-1415.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-4
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-4 cover?
Section 15-4 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 § 15-4?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 15-4 apply to my situation?
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