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2019 Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Title II - Descent and Distribution, Wills, Estates of Deceased Persons and Absentees, Guardianship, Conservatorship and Trusts
Chapter 203e - Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code
Article 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
Section 415 - Reformation to Correct Mistakes
Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch 4 § 415 (2019)
Section 415. 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 the settlor's intent or the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement.
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