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The Vermont Statutes Online

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Title 14 : Decedents Estates and Fiduciary Relations

Chapter 083 : Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

(Cite as: 14 V.S.A. § 1955)
  • § 1955. Waiver and bar

    The right to disclaim property or an interest therein is barred by

    (1) an assignment, conveyance, encumbrance, pledge, or transfer of the property or interest, or a contract therefor;

    (2) an encumbrance, except that the lien for a writ of attachment or a judgment lien shall only bar a disclaimer to the extent of the amount of the lien;

    (3) a written waiver of the right to disclaim;

    (4) an acceptance of the property or interest or a benefit thereunder; or

    (5) a sale of the property or interest under judicial sale made before the disclaimer is effected. (Added 1985, No. 130 (Adj. Sess.).)