"To my son A for life, then if my granddaughter, Sheila, is married, to Sheila." Sheila's interest is void under the Rule Against Perpetuities.

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The Rule Against Perpetuities requires that interests vest, if at all, within 21 years after a life in being at the creation of the interest. Sheila's interest is contingent on her marriage, which can be determined within her lifetime, thus it does not violate the rule.

"To My Son a for Life, Then If My Granddaughter