What is a trust amendment?

A trust amendment is a document that is used to modify an already existing trust. It is a legal document that allows someone to change the terms of the trust without completely modifying or revoking it. For example, in Elder Law in Kansas a trust amendment may be used to modify the terms of a trust that was created to benefit an elderly person. This trust amendment could include changes to the way that assets are distributed, who is named as a beneficiary, or any other changes to the trust document that are needed. Trust amendments can also be used to make changes to a trust document that are required by state or federal laws, such as changes that need to be made to keep an existing trust in compliance with tax or social security laws. In general, trust amendments are used to make changes to an existing trust without having to create an entirely new trust document.

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