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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 564-F:16-1601

Role of Court in a Foundation's Affairs

Known as the New Hampshire Foundation Act

The act spans §§ 564-F:10-1001 to 564-F:9-901 (134 sections).

Source. 2017, 257:47, eff

(a) The court may intervene in a foundation's affairs to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.

(b) A foundation shall not be subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.

(c) A judicial proceeding involving a foundation may relate to any matter involving the foundation's affairs, including:

(1) A request for instruction;

(2) Construction of the governing documents;

(3) A claim for breach of duty; or

(4) A request to declare rights.

(d) Each of the following persons may commence a judicial proceeding for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the governing documents:

(1) A founder;

(2) A foundation official;

(3) A beneficiary; or

(4) In the case of a foundation that is a charitable trust, the director of charitable trusts.

Official source: New Hampshire General Court. Reproduced from public-domain New Hampshire statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.