Illinois § 21
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.
Termination of Custodianship. (a) The custodian shall transfer in an appropriate manner the custodial property (to the extent that it has not been used pursuant to this Act) to the minor or to the minor's estate upon the earlier of: (1) the minor's attainment of 21 years of age with respect to custodial property transferred under Section 5 or 6; (2) the minor's attainment of majority under the laws of this State other than this Act with respect to custodial property transferred under Section 7 or 8; or (3) the minor's death. (b) To the extent the custodial property is real property or an interest in real property, no conveyance or delivery to the minor or to the minor's estate is necessary to terminate the powers or rights of the custodian upon the minor's attainment of age 21 or 18 years, as the case may be, or upon the minor's death. (Source: P.A. 84-1129.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21 cover?
Section 21 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 § 21?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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