March 6, 2026
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Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos’ Office Advances Legislation to Create County-Level Will Depository System in Illinois
SB3291 would give residents a secure, probate-ready way to safeguard original wills and reduce delays, disputes and costs
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, announced proposed legislation that would establish a statewide, optional, county-level will depository system. The legislation would authorize Clerks of the Circuit Court across Illinois to securely accept and safeguard original wills during a testator’s lifetime.