Illinois § 1218

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1218, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1218.

Removal or replacement of authorized fiduciary. An authorized fiduciary may not exercise the decanting power to modify a provision in the first-trust instrument granting another person power to remove or replace the fiduciary unless: (1) the person holding the power consents to the modification in a signed record and the modification applies only to the person; (2) the person holding the power and the qualified beneficiaries of the second trust consent to the modification in a signed record and the modification grants a substantially similar power to another person; or (3) the court approves the modification and the modification grants a substantially similar power to another person. (Source: P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1218

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1218 cover?

Section 1218 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 § 1218?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 1218 apply to my situation?

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