Property Ownership
When property is owned by an Illinois land trust, the trustee must execute any deed, mortgage, or other instrument affecting title at the direction of:
AIDFPR
BThe county recorder
CThe beneficiary (or beneficiaries) as directed in the trust agreement✓ Correct
DA real estate attorney approved by the state
Explanation
In an Illinois land trust, the trustee holds legal title and executes documents, but only at the direction of the beneficiary (holder of the beneficial interest) as specified in the trust agreement. The beneficiary has full power of direction and control over the property through instructions to the trustee.
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