Alabama § 19-3D-5 - Application; Governing Law.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 19-3D-5 — Application; Governing Law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3D-5. Application; Governing Law.
This chapter applies to a trust created before, on, or after January 1, 2019, which:
(1) has its principal place of administration in this state, including a trust whose principal place of administration has been changed to this state; or
(2) provides by its trust instrument that it is governed by the law of this state or is governed by the law of this state for the purpose of:
(A) administration, including administration of a trust whose governing law for purposes of administration has been changed to the law of this state;
(B) construction of terms of the trust; or
(C) determining the meaning or effect of terms of the trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 19-3D-5
What does Code of Alabama § 19-3D-5 cover?
Section 19-3D-5 ("Application; Governing Law.") 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 § 19-3D-5?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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