Oklahoma § 60-1604.5 - Charitable purposes — Enforcement
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-1604.5 — Charitable purposes — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-1604.5. Charitable purposes — Enforcement
A. A charitable trust may be created for the relief of poverty,
the advancement of education or religion, the promotion of health,
governmental or municipal purposes, or other purposes the
achievement of which is beneficial to the community.
B. If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a
particular charitable purpose or beneficiary, the court may select
one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection
must be consistent with the settlor's intention to the extent it can
be ascertained.
C. The settlor of a charitable trust, among others, may
maintain a proceeding to enforce the trust.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 254, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-1604.5
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-1604.5 cover?
Section 60-1604.5 ("Charitable purposes — Enforcement") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 60-1604.5?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 60-1604.5 apply to my situation?
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