An “in terrorem” or “no-contest” clause in a trust instrument provides for the forfeiture or reduction of the equitable property interest of a beneficiary who contests the arrangement. In a recent New Hampshire case, Shelton, Tamposi v. Tamposi, Jr. & Tamposi (2010) [Hillsborough Probate], the Court at the conclusion of the litigation enforced such a clause as of the date the action had been brought with devastating consequences for the plaintiff. Here is the link to the decision.
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