North Carolina § 1-56 - 1. No limitation for certain actions.
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§ 1-56. 1. No limitation for certain actions.
Notwithstanding G.S. 1-56 , an action to reform, terminate, or modify a trust, pursuant to G.S. 36C-4-410 through G.S. 36C-4-416 , may be commenced at any time. History (2019-113, s. 4.) Cross References. - As to creation, validity, modification, and termination of trust under the North Carolina Uniform Trust Code, see G.S. 36C-4-401 et seq. Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2019-113, s. 7, made this section, as added by Session Laws 2019-113, s. 4, effective July 11, 2019, and further provided: "Section 4 of this act is intended to clarify existing law and applies to (i) all trusts created before, on, or after the effective date of this act, (ii) all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced on or after the effective date of this act, and (iii) all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced before the effective date of this act, unless the court finds that application of Section 4 of this act would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceeding or prejudice the rights of the parties."
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 1-56
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-56 cover?
Section 1-56 ("1. No limitation for certain actions.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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