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2 unusual facts about Rule against perpetuities


Rule against perpetuities

In 1919, Wellington R. Burt died, leaving a will that specified that apart from small allowances, his estate was not to be distributed until 21 years after the death of the last of his grandchildren to be born in his lifetime.

When his second son, Henry, succeeded to one title, he did not want to pass the other to his younger brother, Charles.


Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009

The Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 (c. 18) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reforms the rule against perpetuities.


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