# 14A V.S.A. § 1408: Representation

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T14A_C14_S1408

## Section

- **Citation:** 14A V.S.A. § 1408
- **Heading:** Representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 14A / Chapter 14 / Section 1408

## Text

(a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first trust instrument or the Vermont Trust Code has the same effect as notice given directly to the person represented.

(b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or the Vermont Trust Code is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent or waiver otherwise would become effective.

(c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or the Vermont Trust Code may file an application under section 1409 of this title on behalf of the person represented.

(d) A settlor shall not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter unless the settlor represents a minor or unborn child under subdivision 303(6) of this title.

## 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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