Montana § 72-38-415 - Reformation To Correct Mistakes
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-415 — Reformation To Correct Mistakes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-38-415. Reformation To Correct Mistakes
Reformation to correct mistakes. The 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 what the settlor's intention was and that the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-415 cover?
Section 72-38-415 ("Reformation To Correct Mistakes") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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