Material purposes include spendthrift, support, and discretionary trusts.
Upon turning 18, the son petitioned the court to force the early disbursement of the entire estate.
The younger Claflin was relying on the doctrine that courts have the power to change trust provisions under certain circumstances.
The court then found that the delay in the distribution of the son's inheritance was a material purpose, aimed at preventing or abating financial mismanagement.
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