Illinois Code § 1012

Illinois Code § 1012. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1012.

Protection of person dealing with trustee. (a) A person other than a beneficiary or a beneficiary's representative under Article 3 acting in a representative capacity who in good faith assists a trustee, or who in good faith and for value deals with a trustee, without knowledge that the trustee is exceeding or improperly exercising the trustee's powers is protected from liability as if the trustee properly exercised the power. (b) A person other than a beneficiary or a beneficiary's representative under Article 3 acting in a representative capacity who in good faith deals with a trustee is not required to inquire into the extent of the trustee's powers or the propriety of their exercise. (c) A person, including a beneficiary, who in good faith delivers assets to a trustee need not ensure their proper application. (d) A person other than a beneficiary who in good faith assists a former trustee, or who in good faith and for value deals with a former trustee, without knowledge that the trusteeship has terminated is protected from liability as if the former trustee were still a trustee. (e) Comparable protective provisions of other laws relating to commercial transactions or transfer of securities by fiduciaries prevail over the protection provided by this Section. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1012
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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