Vermont § 503 - Exceptions to spendthrift provision
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 503 — Exceptions to spendthrift provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503. Exceptions to spendthrift provision
- (a) In this section, “child” includes any person for whom an order or judgment for child
support has been entered in this or another state. (b) A spendthrift provision is unenforceable against: (1) a beneficiary’s child who has a judgment or court order against the beneficiary for
support or maintenance; (2) a judgment creditor who has provided services for the protection of a beneficiary’s
interest in the trust; and (3) a claim of this State or the United States to the extent a statute of this State or
federal law so provides. (c) A claimant against which a spendthrift provision cannot be enforced may obtain from
a court an order attaching present or future distributions to or for the benefit of
the beneficiary. The court may limit the award to such relief as is appropriate under
the circumstances. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 503 cover?
Section 503 ("Exceptions to spendthrift provision") 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 § 503?
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