Illinois § 405

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 405.

Charitable purposes; enforcement. (a) A charitable trust may be created for any charitable purpose. (b) If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a particular charitable purpose or beneficiary and do not delegate to the trustee or others willing to exercise the authority to select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries, then the court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection must be consistent with the settlor's intention to the extent it can be ascertained. (c) The settlor of a charitable trust, among others, may maintain a proceeding to enforce the trust. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 405

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 405 cover?

Section 405 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 § 405?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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