There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Vermont Statutes
Title 14 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 3 - Probate And Procedure For Construction Of Wills
§ 117 Construction by superior court and supreme court
Universal Citation: 14 V.S.A. § 117
§ 117. Construction by superior court and supreme court
In cases where the terms of a will are doubtful or in dispute, a person interested in the estate, either as legatee, devisee or heir at law, may bring a complaint before the superior court to have the will construed. The superior judge, or the supreme court on appeal, shall proceed to construe the will, and that decision shall be binding on parties who are served with process and all who appear in the cause, notwithstanding it appears that others may at some future time become interested under the will. (1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. March 29, 1972; 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974; amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Vermont may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
