Vermont § 1273 - Written agreements
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1273 — Written agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1273. Written agreements
- (a) Each prepaid funeral arrangement shall be expressed in a written contract. The Director
shall adopt rules for standard provisions to be included in all pre-need trust forms
and may adopt a standard form that every funeral director accepting prepaid funeral
arrangements shall use. Those provisions shall include: (1) Disclosure of whether the contract is revocable or irrevocable. (2) A declaration of the person who will most likely be responsible for the funeral and
who is to be notified of the prepaid funeral. (3) Any other provision determined by the Director to be reasonably necessary to ensure
full disclosure to the buyer of all prepaid funeral arrangements as required under
this chapter. (b) The contract shall itemize the funeral services and merchandise to be provided. At
the time of performance, if the itemized merchandise is no longer reasonably available,
the funeral director may substitute merchandise similar in style and at least equal
in quality of material and workmanship. (Added 1991, No. 219 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1993; amended 1995, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; 2009, No. 35, § 23; 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1273
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1273 cover?
Section 1273 ("Written agreements") 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 § 1273?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1273 apply to my situation?
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