Virginia § 64.2-733 - Reformation to correct mistakes
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-733 — Reformation to correct mistakes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-733. Reformation to correct mistakes
The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor's 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.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 64.2-733 ("Reformation to correct mistakes") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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