The Law - The Illinois Probate Act of 1975 - Sec. 2-9

(755 ILCS 5/2‑9) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 2‑9)
   
Sec. 2‑9. Dower and Curtesy.) There is no estate of dower or curtesy. All inchoate rights to elect to take dower existing on
January 1, 1972, are extinguished.

(Source: P.A. 80‑808.)