Illinois Code § 815

Illinois Code § 815. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 815.

General powers of trustee. (a) A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise: (1) powers conferred by the trust instrument; or (2) except as limited by the trust instrument: (A) all powers over the trust property that an unmarried owner with legal capacity has over individually owned property; (B) any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and (C) any other powers conferred by this Code. (b) The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this Code. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.)

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 815
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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