What is an amendment to a trust?
An amendment to a trust is a legal document that changes the terms of a trust agreement. In Massachusetts, an amendment to a trust must be in writing and signed by the settlor (the person who created the trust), the trustees (individuals or organizations responsible for managing the trust), and the beneficiaries (the people who are entitled to receive money or property from the trust). The amendment must be notarized and properly recorded in the county where the trust was created. An amendment to a trust might be used to change the beneficiaries, revise the terms of distribution, add conditions to the trust, or modify any other provisions. For example, if the settlor gets remarried and wants to add a spouse to the trust, or if the beneficiaries need more funds than the trust initially provided, the settlor may decide to amend the trust. Amendments to trusts are complex documents and require a great deal of care to ensure they are valid and enforceable. It is important to consult a lawyer who is experienced in Massachusetts inheritance law before making any changes to a trust.
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