Mississippi § 89-25-7 - Reformation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 89-25-7 — Reformation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89-25-7. Reformation.
Upon petition of an interested person, a court shall reform a disposition in the manner that most closely approximates the transferor’s manifested plan of distribution and is within the ninety (90) years allowed by Section 89-25-3(1)(b), (2)(b) or (3)(b) or the three hundred sixty (360) years allowed in Section 89-25-9(h), if: A nonvested property interest or a power of appointment becomes invalid under Section 89-25-3; A class gift is not invalid, but might become invalid under Section 89-25-3, and the time has arrived when the share of any class member is to take effect in possession or enjoyment; A nonvested property interest that is not validated by Section 89-25-3(1)(a) can vest but not within ninety (90) years after its creation; or In the case of a trust which otherwise meets the requirements of Section 89-25-9(h), all beneficial interests in the trust can vest or the trust can terminate but not within three hundred sixty (360) years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 89-25-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 89-25-7 cover?
Section 89-25-7 ("Reformation.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi § 89-25-7?
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