Vermont § 415 Reformation to correct mistakes

Vermont Statutes

§ 415 — Reformation to correct mistakes

Vermont § 415

Title 14ATitle 14A: Trusts

Ch. 4Chapter 004: Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14A, § 415 (2026).

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The Probate Division of the Superior Court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor’s intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. February 1, 2011.)

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The Probate Division of the Superior Court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor’s intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. February 1, 2011.)