Pennsylvania § 7740.5 - Reformation to correct mistakes - UTC 415.
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§ 7740.5. Reformation to correct mistakes - UTC 415.
The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform to the settlor's probable intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor's intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. The court may provide that the modification have retroactive effect.
(July 15, 2024, P.L.786, No.64, eff. 90 days)
2024 Amendment. See section 11 of Act 64 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to Uniform Trust Code.
Cross References. Section 7740.5 is referred to in sections 7705, 7740 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 7740.5 ("Reformation to correct mistakes - UTC 415.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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