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854.22 – Form of distribution for transfers to family groups or classes.

854.22 Form of distribution for transfers to family groups or classes. (1) Interests in heirs, next of kin and the like. Subject to sub. (4), if a statute or governing instrument specifies that a present or future interest is to be created in a designated individual’s “heirs”, “heirs at law”, “next of kin”, “relatives”, “family” […]

854.23 – Protection of payers and other 3rd parties.

854.23 Protection of payers and other 3rd parties. (1) Definition. In this section, “governing instrument” includes an instrument described in s. 854.01, a filed verified statement under s. 865.201, a certificate under s. 867.046 (1m), a confirmation under s. 867.046 (2), or a recorded application under s. 867.046 (5). (2) Liability depends on notice. (a) […]

854.24 – Protection of buyers.

854.24 Protection of buyers. A person who purchases property for value or who receives property in partial or full satisfaction of a legally enforceable obligation is neither obligated under this chapter to return the property nor liable under this chapter for the value of the property, unless the person has notice as described in s. […]

854.25 – Personal liability of recipients not for value.

854.25 Personal liability of recipients not for value. (1) Original recipients. A person who, not for value, receives property to which the person is not entitled under this chapter shall return the property. If the property is not returned, the recipient shall be personally liable for the value of the property to the person who […]

854.26 – Effect of federal preemption.

854.26 Effect of federal preemption. If any provision in this chapter is preempted by federal law with respect to property covered by this chapter, a person who receives property, other than for full consideration, which the person is not entitled to receive under this chapter is subject to s. 854.25. History: 1997 a. 188.