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Future
interests are invalid unless they are certain to “vest” or fail to vest within the lifetime of someone
who is a live “in being” at the creation of the interest or no later than 21 years after her death.
forbids some future interests that may not vest within the time permitted; prevents a person from
putting qualifications and criteria in his will that will continue to control the land long after she’s
died – aka Dead Hand Control