California · Probate Code

PROB §18200: If the settlor retains the power to revoke the trust in whole or in part, the trust property is subject to the claims of creditors of the settlor to the extent of the power of revocation during the li

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A settlor who retains power to revoke a trust makes that trust property available to creditors to the extent of the revocation power during the settlor's lifetime.

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If the settlor retains the power to revoke the trust in whole or in part, the trust property is subject to the claims of creditors of the settlor to the extent of the power of revocation during the lifetime of the settlor.

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