(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.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 760 ILCS 20/8

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

     (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.