Chapter 28 - CHAPTER 28 DECANTING A COLORADO TRUST

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 28 DECANTING A COLORADO TRUST

Jessica L. Broderick, Esq.
Christopher Cole, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 28.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 28.2 USES OF DECANTING

§ 28.3 AUTHORITY FOR A TRUST DECANTING

§ 28.3.1—Historical Basis for a Trust Decanting
§ 28.3.2—Common Law
§ 28.3.3—Governing Instrument
§ 28.3.4—Statutes

§ 28.4 COLORADO UNIFORM TRUST DECANTING ACT

§ 28.4.1—Can (and Should) a Trust Be Decanted Under the Act?
§ 28.4.2—Standards for Decanting: Bifurcated Approach
§ 28.4.3—Notice Procedure
§ 28.4.4—Court Involvement
§ 28.4.5—Formalities and Restrictions on Decanting Under the Act
§ 28.4.6—Special Cases
§ 28.4.7—Identity of Settlor of

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