Claflin v. Claflin
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
20 N.E. 454 (1889)
Relevant factsFree
Wilbur Claflin's will placed a third of his estate in trust for his son Adelbert (plaintiff), directing the trustees (defendants) to pay $10,000 at age 21, $10,000 at age 25, and the remaining balance at age 30. After receiving the first $10,000 payment, Adelbert petitioned before his twenty-fifth birthday to receive the entire remaining balance immediately, arguing the delayed-payment schedule was void.
IssueFree
Whether a trust beneficiary may terminate a trust whose material purpose has not yet been accomplished.