Illinois § 8

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8.

Transfer by Other Obligor. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a person not subject to Section 5, 6 or 7 who holds property of or owes a liquidated debt to a minor not having a guardian may make an irrevocable transfer to a custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to Section 10. (b) If a person having the right to do so under Section 4 has nominated a custodian under that Section to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person. (c) If no custodian has been nominated under Section 4, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, a transfer under this Section may be made to an adult member of the minor's family or to a trust company unless the property exceeds $50,000 in value. (Source: P.A. 84-1129.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8 cover?

Section 8 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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