To achieve the settlor‘s tax objectives, the court may modify the terms of a trust in a manner that is not contrary to the settlor’s probable intention. The court may provide that the modification has retroactive effect.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 14-10416

  • Court: means the superior court. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
  • Settlor: means a person, including a testator, who creates or contributes property to a trust. See Arizona Laws 14-10103
  • Trust: includes an express trust, private or charitable, with any additions, wherever and however created. See Arizona Laws 14-1201