In Illinois, a deceased person's real property that is subject to a valid will (testate) passes to the beneficiaries named in the will through the process of:

Explanation

When a property owner dies with a valid will (testate), the real property passes to named beneficiaries through the probate process. The probate court supervises the administration of the estate, payment of debts, and distribution of assets according to the will's terms. If there is no will (intestate), property passes by the laws of intestate succession.