Delaware § 616 - Application to existing and expired relationships.
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§ 616. Application to existing and expired relationships.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 614 of this title, an interest in or power over property existing on June 27, 2006, as to which the 9 months for receipt or filing a disclaimer under Delaware law superseded by this chapter has not expired may be disclaimed after June 27, 2006.
(b) Any interest in or power over property that has expired under Delaware law superseded by this chapter prior to June 27, 2006, shall remain expired.
63 Del. Laws, c. 448, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 302, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 616
What does Delaware Code § 616 cover?
Section 616 ("Application to existing and expired relationships.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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