§ 736.0413, Fla. Stat. · Part IV. CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION,AND TERMINATION
Cy pres.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) If a particular charitable purpose becomes unlawful, impracticable, impossible to achieve, or wasteful, the court may apply the doctrine of cy pres to modify or terminate the trust by directing that the trust property be applied or distributed, in whole or in part, in a manner consistent with the settlor’s charitable purposes.
(2) A proceeding to modify or terminate a trust under this section may be commenced by a settlor, a trustee, or any qualified beneficiary.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 4, ch. 2006-217.
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