remainder subject to open

remainder subject to open
A vested remainder that will go to a group containing an undetermined number of people. For example, "to Adam for life, and then to his children." The remainder left to the children is subject to open because it is unknown how many children (if any) Adam will have at his death.
Category: Wills, Trusts & Estates

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