If, however, “per stirpes” was checked next to Sebastian’s name on the beneficiary form, his share would actually go to his children and not his siblings. Rick’s Tip: Since a beneficiary ...

“If there is a surviving spouse and also a descendant of the decedent: 1/2 of the entire estate to the surviving spouse and 1/2 to the decedent’s descendants per stirpes.” 755 ILCS 5/2-1(a) “Per ...