Indiana § 30-4-10-55 - Decanting power of a settlor of a first trust; settlor intent of second trust

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§ 30-4-10-55. Decanting power of a settlor of a first trust; settlor intent of second trust

Sec. 55. (a) For purposes of law of this state other than this chapter and subject to subsection (b), a settlor of a first trust is deemed to be the settlor of the second trust with respect to the portion of the principal of the first trust subject to the exercise of the decanting power.

(b) In determining settlor intent with respect to a second trust, a settlor of the first trust, a settlor of the second trust, and the authorized fiduciary may be considered.

As added by P.L.161-2022, SEC.3.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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