What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities (RAP) is a rule of inheritance law in Washington that states that a person cannot create an interest in property that extends beyond a certain amount of time. Essentially, it means that a person cannot create an inheritance or trust that lasts forever. In Washington, the Rule Against Perpetuities states that any property interest or trust created must vest within 90 years of the creation of the interest. If the property interest or trust does not vest within 90 years, it is considered invalid and the property or trust will pass to the estate and not to the intended beneficiary. The purpose of the Rule Against Perpetuities is to prevent people from tying up their property indefinitely. This would mean that no one would be able to do anything with the property until the trust was executed. The RAP ensures that property owners are able to make their own decisions about who they want to inherit their property. The Rule Against Perpetuities applies even if all of the conditions of the trust are fulfilled. If the trust has not vested within 90 years, the court will declare it invalid. For this reason, it is important to make sure that all trusts are set up correctly so that they can vest within the time limit.

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