Vermont § 1416 - Change in compensation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1416 — Change in compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1416. Change in compensation
- (a) If a first-trust instrument specifies an authorized fiduciary’s compensation, the
fiduciary shall not exercise the decanting power to increase the fiduciary’s compensation
above the specified compensation unless: (1) all qualified beneficiaries of the second trust consent to the increase in a signed
record; or (2) the increase is approved by the court. (b) If a first-trust instrument does not specify an authorized fiduciary’s compensation,
the fiduciary shall not exercise the decanting power to increase the fiduciary’s compensation
above the compensation permitted by the Vermont Trust Code unless: (1) all qualified beneficiaries of the second trust consent to the increase in a signed
record; or (2) the increase is approved by the court. (c) A change in an authorized fiduciary’s compensation that is incidental to other changes
made by the exercise of the decanting power is not an increase in the fiduciary’s
compensation for purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this section. (Added 2023, No. 177 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1416
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1416 cover?
Section 1416 ("Change in compensation") 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 § 1416?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1416" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 1416 apply to my situation?
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