Property Ownership

In Illinois, a 'beneficial interest' in a land trust entitles the holder to:

APublic recording of ownership in the county recorder's office
BPersonal property rights including the right to manage, control, and receive proceeds from the property✓ Correct
CImmunity from creditors and judgment liens
DTax-exempt status on property income

Explanation

In an Illinois land trust, the beneficiary holds personal property rights (not real property rights) to manage, control, lease, mortgage, and receive the proceeds from the property. The trustee holds bare legal title.

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