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Terrorem clause

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004886

A provision in a will or trust designed to discourage a beneficiary from challenging the validity of the document. It typically states that if a beneficiary contests the will or trust, they will forfeit their inheritance or receive a reduced share. The enforceability of such clauses varies by jurisdiction, with some courts refusing to enforce them if the challenge is made in good faith and with probable cause.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004886
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A provision in a will or trust designed to discourage a beneficiary from challenging the validity of the document. It typically states that if a beneficiary contests the will or trust, they will forfeit their inheritance or receive a reduced share. The enforceability of such clauses varies by jurisdiction, with some courts refusing to enforce them if the challenge is made in good faith and with probable cause.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/terrorem-clause/"
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