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Trusts: Cy-Pres Doctrine

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What is the primary purpose of the Cy-Pres Doctrine?

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To allow the court to modify the terms of a trust to achieve the settlor's original intent.
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The Cy-Pres Doctrine is a legal principle that allows the court to modify the terms of a trust to achieve the settlor's original intent, even if the original terms of the trust are no longer possible or practical.

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