The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 14A : Trusts
Chapter 004 : Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
(Cite as: 14A V.S.A. § 416)-
§ 416. Modification to achieve settlor’s tax objectives
The Probate Division of the Superior Court may modify the terms of a trust to achieve the settlor’s tax objectives if the modification is not contrary to the settlor’s probable intention. The Probate Division of the Superior Court may provide that the modification has retroactive effect. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)
