North Carolina § 41-17 - Reformation.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 41-17 — Reformation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-17. Reformation.
Upon the 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 90 years allowed by G.S. 41-15(a)(2), 41-15(b)(2), or 41-15(c)(2) if: A nonvested property interest or a power of appointment becomes invalid under G.S. 41-15; A class gift is not invalid under G.S. 41-15, but might become invalid under G.S. 41-15, and the time has arrived when the share of any class is to take effect in possession or enjoyment; or A nonvested property interest that is not validated by G.S. 41-15(a)(1) can vest but not within 90 years after its creation. History (1995, c. 190, s. 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 41-17
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 41-17 cover?
Section 41-17 ("Reformation.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 41-17?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 41-17" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 41-17 apply to my situation?
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