Illinois § 1202
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1202.
Definitions. In this Article: (1) (Blank). (2) "Authorized fiduciary" means: (A) a trustee or other fiduciary, other than a settlor, that has discretion to distribute or direct a trustee to distribute part or all of the principal of the first trust to one or more current beneficiaries; (B) a special fiduciary appointed under Section 1209; or (C) a special-needs fiduciary under Section 1213. (3) "Court" means the court in this State having jurisdiction in matters relating to trusts. (4) "Decanting power" or "the decanting power" means the power of an authorized fiduciary under this Article to distribute property of a first trust to one or more second trusts or to modify the terms of the first trust. (5) "Expanded distributive discretion" means a discretionary power of distribution that is not limited to an ascertainable standard or a reasonably definite standard. (6) "First trust" means a trust over which an authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power. (7) "First-trust instrument" means the trust instrument for a first trust. (8) "Reasonably definite standard" means a clearly measurable standard under which a holder of a power of distribution is legally accountable within the meaning of Section 674(b)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and any applicable regulations. (9) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (10) "Second trust" means: (A) a first trust after modification under this Article; or (B) a trust to which a distribution of property from a first trust is or may be made under this Article. (11) "Second-trust instrument" means the trust instrument for a second trust. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20; 102-279, eff. 1-1-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1202
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1202 cover?
Section 1202 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 § 1202?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1202" (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 § 1202 apply to my situation?
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