Alabama § 19-3B-405 - Charitable Purposes; Enforcement.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 19-3B-405 — Charitable Purposes; Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3B-405. Charitable Purposes; Enforcement.
(a) A charitable trust may be created for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion, the promotion of health, governmental or municipal purposes, or other purposes the achievement of which is beneficial to the community.
(b) If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a particular charitable purpose or beneficiary, then the court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection must be consistent with the settlor’s intention to the extent it can be ascertained.
(c) The settlor of a charitable trust, among others, may maintain a proceeding to enforce the trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 19-3B-405
What does Code of Alabama § 19-3B-405 cover?
Section 19-3B-405 ("Charitable Purposes; Enforcement.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 19-3B-405?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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