Illinois § 1209

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1209.

Court involvement. (a) On application of an authorized fiduciary, a person entitled to notice under Section 1207(c), a beneficiary, or, with respect to a charitable interest, the Attorney General or any other person that has standing to enforce the charitable interest, the court may: (1) provide instructions to the authorized fiduciary regarding whether a proposed exercise of the decanting power is permitted under this Article and consistent with the fiduciary duties of the authorized fiduciary; (2) appoint a special fiduciary and authorize the special fiduciary to determine whether the decanting power should be exercised under this Article and to exercise the decanting power; (3) approve an exercise of the decanting power; (4) determine that a proposed or attempted exercise of the decanting power is ineffective because: (A) after applying Section 1222, the proposed or attempted exercise does not or did not comply with this Article; or (B) the proposed or attempted exercise would be or was an abuse of the fiduciary's discretion or a breach of fiduciary duty; (5) determine the extent to which Section 1222 applies to a prior exercise of the decanting power; (6) provide instructions to the trustee regarding the application of Section 1222 to a prior exercise of the decanting power; or (7) order other appropriate relief to carry out the purposes of this Article. (b) On application of an authorized fiduciary, the court may approve: (1) an increase in the fiduciary's compensation under Section 1216; or (2) a modification under Section 1218 of a provision granting a person the right to remove or replace the fiduciary. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1209

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1209 cover?

Section 1209 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.

How do I cite Illinois § 1209?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1209" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 1209 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

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