# 14A V.S.A. § 1406: Reasonable reliance

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1406

## Section

- **Citation:** 14A V.S.A. § 1406
- **Heading:** Reasonable reliance
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 14A / Chapter 14 / Section 1406

## Text

A trustee or other person who reasonably relies on the validity of a distribution of part or all of the property of a trust to another trust, or a modification of a trust, under this chapter, law of this State other than this chapter, or the law of another jurisdiction is not liable to any person for any action or failure to act as a result of the reliance.

## 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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