California · Probate Code

PROB §15402: Unless the trust instrument provides otherwise, if a trust is revocable by the settlor, the settlor may modify the trust by the procedure for revocation.

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A settlor can modify a revocable trust using the same procedure required for revocation, unless the trust document states otherwise.

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Unless the trust instrument provides otherwise, if a trust is revocable by the settlor, the settlor may modify the trust by the procedure for revocation.

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