How do you change a trust?

Answer by  patti (29325)

The law regarding trusts varies from one state to the next. Go to the administrator of the trust where it was established and ask how to change it.

Answer by  tina63 (273)

To change a trust, a beneficiary has to get the signature of the trustee. Typically a trust cannot be changed in a manner that violates the trust's original intent.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Take your trust to the lawyer or person that did the trust and advise them you want the trust changed. It would be helpful if you make a photo copy and put all the revisions on the copy and read this over with that person. He will have a revision redone and sent to you.

Answer by  jeroboam (185)

If you are the trust settlor, and if the trust hasn't vested yet, you may have powers pursuant to the trust document to unilaterally make certain changes. More likely, you or a beneficiary will have to go before a court and seek judicial modification of the terms of the trust.

Answer by  Platypus (180)

Depends on the type of trust. Some are changed by adding a codicil, others are best rewritten in totality. If the original grantee is unavailable it may not be able to be changed.

Answer by  tumsy (467)

You should have your attorney prepare for your signature, an amendment to your trust. Draft a restatement. If many changes are being made to a trust.