The Uniform Decanting Act outlines protections for beneficiaries and fiduciary obligations of trustees during the decanting process. Fiduciaries must provide adequate notice of proposed decanting, and beneficiaries have the right to judicial review if they object. A beneficiary's vested interest cannot be reduced or eliminated. Trustees must act in line with the purposes of the original trust and are not obligated to use the decanting power or inform beneficiaries of the Act. Additionally, trustees managing previously decanted trusts are shielded from liability if they rely on the validity of prior decanting. A savings clause ensures valid provisions are upheld, even if technical violations arise.
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