North Carolina § 36C-1-107 - Governing law.
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§ 36C-1-107. Governing law.
The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by any of the following: The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue. In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the rights of a person other than a trustee or beneficiary are governed by G.S. 36C-10-1010 through G.S. 36C-10-1013. History (2005-192, s. 2; 2007-106, s. 4.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36C-1-107 ("Governing law.") 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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