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755 ILCS 5/28-10 (2026)

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(755 ILCS 5/28-10) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 28-10)
    Sec. 28-10. Distribution.)
    (a) If it appears to the independent representative that there are sufficient assets to pay all claims, the independent representative may at any time or times distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto. As a condition of any distribution, the independent representative may require the distributee to give him a refunding bond in any amount the independent representative deems reasonable, with surety approved by the independent representative or without surety. If the distribution is made before the expiration of the period when claims are barred under Section 18-12, the independent representative must require the distributee to give him a refunding bond as provided in Section 24-4. If the estate includes an interest in real estate that has not been sold by the independent representative, the independent representative must record and deliver to the persons entitled thereto an instrument which contains the legal description of the real estate and releases the estate's interest.
    (b) If abatement or equalization of legacies pursuant to subsection 24-3(b) or (c) is required, the independent representative shall determine the amount of the respective contributions, the manner in which they are paid and whether security is required.
    (c) If it appears to the independent representative that the value of the estate of the decedent remaining after payment of 1st class claims does not exceed the amount of the surviving spouse's and child's awards due, the independent representative may deliver the personal estate to the persons entitled to the awards and close the estate as provided in Section 28-11, without waiting until the expiration of the period when claims are barred under Section 18-12.
    (d) If property distributed in kind, or a security interest therein, is acquired in good faith by a purchaser or lender for value from a distributee (or from the successors in interest to a distributee) who has received physical delivery or an assignment, deed, release or other instrument of distribution from an independent representative, the purchaser or lender takes title free of the rights of all persons having an interest in the estate and incurs no liability to the estate, whether or not the distribution was proper.
    (e) If a distributee is a minor or a person with a disability, the independent representative may make distribution to the ward's representative, if any, to a custodian for the ward under the Illinois Uniform Transfers to Minors Act or the corresponding statute of any other state in which the ward or the custodian resides, by deposit or investment of the ward's property subject to court order under Section 24-21 or in any other manner authorized by law.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 2013–2015 · leading case: In re Karavidas, 2013 IL 115767 (Ill. 2013).
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In re Karavidas, 2013 IL 115767 (Ill. 2013). “Further, he asserts that under section 28-10 of the Act, which provides that “the independent representative may at any time or times distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto” (755 ILCS 5/28-10 (West 2010)), he was entitled to make loans to himself because he would…”
In re Karavidas, 2013 IL 115767 (Ill. 2013). “Further, he asserts that under section 28-10 of the Act, which provides that “the independent representative may at any time or times distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto” (755 ILCS 5/28-10 (West 2010)), he was entitled to make loans to himself because he would…”
In re: The Application of the Douglas Cnty. Treasurer, 2014 IL App (4th) 130261 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “" 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2012). As suggested by the parties at oral argument, this provision would have unquestionably made it easier to determine Nancy's interest in the property.”
In re Est. of Carlen, 2015 IL App (5th) 130599 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015). · cites it 2× “" 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2006). In estates where there are sufficient assets to pay all claims, "the independent representative may at any time *** distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto," thus creating a distinction between the property in the estate and a…”
In re Est. of Carlen, 2015 IL App (5th) 130599 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015). “” 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2006). In estates where there are sufficient assets to pay all claims, “the independent representative may at any time *** distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto,” thus creating a distinction between the property in the estate and a…”
— 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) — 3 cases
In re: The Application of the Douglas Cnty. Treasurer, 2014 IL App (4th) 130261 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “" 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2012). As suggested by the parties at oral argument, this provision would have unquestionably made it easier to determine Nancy's interest in the property.”
In re Est. of Carlen, 2015 IL App (5th) 130599 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015). “" 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2006). In estates where there are sufficient assets to pay all claims, "the independent representative may at any time *** distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto," thus creating a distinction between the property in the estate and a…”
In re Est. of Carlen, 2015 IL App (5th) 130599 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015). “” 755 ILCS 5/28-10(a) (West 2006). In estates where there are sufficient assets to pay all claims, “the independent representative may at any time *** distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto,” thus creating a distinction between the property in the estate and a…”
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