# 14A V.S.A. § 1403: Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1403

## Section

- **Citation:** 14A V.S.A. § 1403
- **Heading:** Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 14A / Chapter 14 / Section 1403

## Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this chapter applies to an express trust that is irrevocable or revocable by the settlor only with the consent of the trustee or a person holding an adverse interest.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes.

(c) Subject to section 1415 of this title, a trust instrument may restrict or prohibit exercise of the decanting power.

(d) This chapter does not limit the power of a trustee, powerholder, or other person to distribute or appoint property in further trust or to modify a trust under the trust instrument, law of this State other than this chapter, common law, a court order, or a nonjudicial settlement agreement.

(e) This chapter does not affect the ability of a settlor to provide in a trust instrument for the distribution of the trust property or appointment in further trust of the trust property or for modification of the trust instrument.

## Nearby sections

- [14A V.S.A. § 1401 § 1401. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1401.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1402 § 1402. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1402.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1403 § 1403. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1403.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1404 § 1404. Fiduciary duty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1404.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1405 § 1405. Application; governing law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1405.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1406 § 1406. Reasonable reliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1406.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1407 § 1407. Notice; exercise of decanting power](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1407.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1408 § 1408. Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1408.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1409 § 1409. Court involvement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1409.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1410 § 1410. Formalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1410.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1411 § 1411. Decanting power under expanded distributive discretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1411.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1412 § 1412. Decanting power under limited distributive discretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1412.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1413 § 1413. Trust for beneficiary with disability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1413.md)
- [14A V.S.A. § 1414 § 1414. Protection of charitable interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1414.md)

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