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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except where circumstances justify a longer period, pecuniary gifts from an inter vivos trust which are payable as of the death of the trustor or another person, shall bear interest at the rate of 4 percent per annum payable from the trust beginning 13 months after such death, or, if there is a change of trustee as a result of such death, 13 months after the trustee first takes office as trustee following such death, until payment, unless a contrary intent is indicated by the governing instrument.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 12. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations § 3593. Interest on pecuniary gifts in trust - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-12-decedents-estates-and-fiduciary-relations/de-code-sect-12-3593/
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