How to Write a Living Trust in Winnebago County, Illinois (2026 Guide)

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT
State of Illinois

This Living Trust Agreement is made on [DATE] by:

GRANTOR/TRUSTOR:
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS], IL [ZIP]

TRUSTEE:
Name: [TRUSTEE NAME] (may be same as Grantor)
Address: [ADDRESS], IL [ZIP]

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE:
Name: [SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS], IL [ZIP]

ARTICLE I — TRUST NAME
This trust shall be known as the "[YOUR NAME] Revocable Living Trust."

ARTICLE II — TRUST PROPERTY
The Grantor transfers the property listed in Schedule A to the Trustee to hold under the terms of this agreement.

ARTICLE III — DURING GRANTOR'S LIFETIME
The Trustee shall manage trust property for the benefit of the Grantor. The Grantor retains the right to amend, revoke, or terminate this trust at any time.

ARTICLE IV — UPON GRANTOR'S INCAPACITY
If the Grantor becomes incapacitated, the Successor Trustee shall manage trust assets for the Grantor's benefit.

ARTICLE V — UPON GRANTOR'S DEATH
Upon death, the Trustee shall distribute trust assets as follows:
1. [BENEFICIARY NAME]: [PERCENTAGE/DESCRIPTION]
2. [BENEFICIARY NAME]: [PERCENTAGE/DESCRIPTION]
3. [BENEFICIARY NAME]: [PERCENTAGE/DESCRIPTION]

ARTICLE VI — TRUSTEE POWERS
The Trustee shall have full power to invest, sell, lease, and manage trust property in accordance with Illinois trust law.

This trust is governed by the laws of Illinois (IL Statutes).

GRANTOR SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: _____
TRUSTEE SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: _____

NOTARY:
State of Illinois, County of [COUNTY]
Subscribed and sworn before me this ___ day of _______, 20__.
Notary Public: _____________________

SCHEDULE A — TRUST PROPERTY:
[LIST ALL PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO TRUST]