Montana § 72-38-506 - Overdue Distribution
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-506 — Overdue Distribution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-38-506. Overdue Distribution
Overdue distribution. (1) (a) In this section, "mandatory distribution" means a distribution of income or principal that the trustee is required to make to a beneficiary under the terms of the trust, including a distribution upon termination of the trust. (b) The term does not include a distribution subject to the exercise of the trustee's discretion even if: (i) the discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of distribution; or (ii) the terms of the trust authorizing a distribution couple language of discretion with language of direction. (2) Whether or not a trust contains a spendthrift provision, a creditor or assignee of a beneficiary may reach a mandatory distribution of income or principal, including a distribution upon termination of the trust, if the trustee has not made the distribution to the beneficiary within a reasonable time after the designated distribution date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-38-506
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-506 cover?
Section 72-38-506 ("Overdue Distribution") 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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