New Hampshire § 564-F:16-1601 Role of Court in a Foundation's Affairs

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§ 564-F:16-1601 — Role of Court in a Foundation's Affairs

New Hampshire § 564-F:16-1601

Title LVIPROBATE COURTS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES

Ch. 564-FNEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION ACT

SubdivisionARTICLE 16Dispute Resolution

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 564-F:16-1601 (2026).

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(a)The court may intervene in a foundation's affairs to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.

(b)A foundation shall not be subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.

(c)A judicial proceeding involving a foundation may relate to any matter involving the foundation's affairs, including:

(1)A request for instruction;

(2)Construction of the governing documents;

(3)A claim for breach of duty; or

(4)A request to declare rights.

(d)Each of the following persons may commence a judicial proceeding for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the governing documents:

(1)A founder;

(2)A foundation official;

(3)A beneficiary; or

(4)In the case of a foundation that is a charitable trust, the director of charitabl

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(a) The court may intervene in a foundation's affairs to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.
(b) A foundation shall not be subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.
(c) A judicial proceeding involving a foundation may relate to any matter involving the foundation's affairs, including:
(1) A request for instruction;
(2) Construction of the governing documents;
(3) A claim for breach of duty; or
(4) A request to declare rights.
(d) Each of the following persons may commence a judicial proceeding for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the governing documents:
(1) A founder;
(2) A foundation official;
(3) A beneficiary; or
(4) In the case of a foundation that is a charitable trust, the director of charitable trusts.

Legislative History

2017, 257:47, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.

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