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§ 24-12. Termination of office of a representative of a ward. The office of a representative of a ward terminates when the ward if a minor attains his majority, when the letters of a representative are revoked, when the representative dies or, subject to Section 24-19, when the ward dies. The marriage of a minor ward terminates the right of the minor's guardian to the ward's custody and education but not to the minor's estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 5/24-12. Termination of office of a representative of a ward - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-755-estates/il-st-sect-755-5-24-12/
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