Can I make changes to a trust after I die?

In California, it generally depends on the type of trust you have established. If you have created a Living Trust, then you may make changes to the trust while you are alive. However, once you pass away, you are no longer able to make any changes to the trust. It is important to remember that a Living Trust cannot be changed after your death. With a Will-based Trust, you may also make changes to the trust while you are alive. However, any changes made to the trust after your death are generally considered invalid. This means that the trust will remain in its original form as specified in your Will before you passed away. It is also important to note that you may also change the beneficiary of a trust after you pass away. In this case, the executor of your estate is responsible for making any changes, if you wish to do so. Overall, it is important to remember that you cannot make any changes to a trust after you have died, regardless of the type of trust you have created. Therefore, it is important to be sure that your trust is set up correctly and that you have specified all of your wishes when you create the trust.

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