Illinois § 7005

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7005, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7005.

Holders of deposit accounts. (a) Deposit accounts of a savings bank may be held as follows: (1) by any individual in his own right, regardless of age or marital status, or by 2 or more individuals; (2) by a fiduciary when authorized by law; (3) by a government or governmental instrumentality when authorized by law; and (4) by any corporation or other person when not prohibited by law. (b) A savings bank may accept deposits made by a minor and may open an account in the name of the minor, and the rules and regulations of the savings bank with respect to each deposit and account of the minor shall be as binding upon the minor as if the minor were of full age and legal capacity. The receipt, acquittance, or order of payment of the minor on such account or deposit or any part thereof shall be as binding upon the minor as if the minor were of full age and legal capacity. (Source: P.A. 104-310, eff. 8-15-25.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7005

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7005 cover?

Section 7005 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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