(a) The meaning and effect of a trust instrument are determined by:
         (1) the law of the jurisdiction designated in the
    
trust instrument; or
        (2) in the absence of a designation in the trust
    
instrument, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.
    (b) Except as otherwise expressly provided by the trust instrument or by court order, the laws of this State govern the administration of a trust while the principal place of administration is this State.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 760 ILCS 3/107

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14