The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor’s intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-415
Reformation to Correct Mistakes.
Known as the Alabama Uniform Trust Code
The act spans §§ 19–19 (108 sections).
(Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.