Wisconsin § 701.0415 - Reformation to correct mistakes.
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§ 701.0415. 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 what the settlor’s intention was and that the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. A party petitioning the court for action under this section shall give notice of the proceeding to the settlor, if living, the trustee, each trust protector, each directing party, and the qualified beneficiaries. 701.0415 History History: 2013 a. 92 ; 2023 a. 127 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 701.0415 ("Reformation to correct mistakes.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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