Illinois § 5-55
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-55.
Law governing validity; choice of law as to the execution of document of anatomical gift; presumption of validity. (a) A document of gift is valid if executed in accordance with: (1) this Act; (2) the laws of the state or country where it was executed; or (3) the laws of the state or country where the person making the anatomical gift was domiciled, had a place of residence, or was a national at the time the document of gift was executed. (b) If a document of gift is valid under this Section, the law of this State governs the interpretation of the document of gift. (c) A person may presume that a document of gift or amendment of an anatomical gift is valid unless that person knows that it was not validly executed or was revoked. (Source: P.A. 98-172, eff. 1-1-14.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-55
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-55 cover?
Section 5-55 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.
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