It will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law
perpetuity 2: the quality or state of being perpetual <bequeathed to them in perpetuity> 3 a : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law b : an estate so limited [M-W's Col. Dic.]
Could you please help me with the boldface parts, especially 3a?
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Help, please.
— Jackson6612
Help, please.
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Here is an example: By law, an estate (property, money, business interests) will pass to a child when he becomes a legal adult. But the parents can put a limit on their estate so their child will not inherit the money or property until he is much older.
Each country has different laws regarding inheritance and perpetuity of