Vermont § 1408 - Representation

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1408 — Representation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1408. Representation

  • (a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first
    trust instrument or the Vermont Trust Code has the same effect as notice given directly
    to the person represented. (b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person
    under a first-trust instrument or the Vermont Trust Code is binding on the person
    represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the
    consent or waiver otherwise would become effective. (c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument
    or the Vermont Trust Code may file an application under section 1409 of this title on behalf of the person represented. (d) A settlor shall not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter unless the
    settlor represents a minor or unborn child under subdivision 303(6) of this title. (Added 2023, No. 177 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1408

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1408 cover?

Section 1408 ("Representation") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1408?

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