Revocable Living Trust Amendment

There are many benefits to creating a Revocable Living Trust during your lifetime. If your net worth is over a certain threshold and you own multiple properties, this is an excellent way to protect them.

Revocable Living Trusts can help beneficiaries avoid probate court, provide the Grantor with more protection, and are an excellent estate planning tool.

However, one of the perks of using a Revocable Living Trust is that you can always make amendments when circumstances change.

What Is a Revocable Living Trust Amendment?

A Grantor may choose to change the provisions of their Living Trust for numerous reasons. Some amendments may be necessary, but they don't require the preparation of a new living trust.

Remember that the amendments are not made directly in the existing Living Trust but in a new document that only notes the amendments. It doesn't matter how small or seemingly minor the amendment is; you should adequately record it.

The Revocable Living Trust Amendment form can only outline deletions from the Living Trust, such as removing an asset you no longer own.

Other Names for Revocable Living Trust Amendment

Depending on your state, you may also know a Revocable Living Trust Amendment as:

• Inter Vivos Trust Amendment
• Living Trust Amendment

Who Needs a Revocable Living Trust Amendment?

If you're a Grantor for a Living Trust, you may need to change it over the years. Often, that means expanding or removing the trustees' powers.

Other amendments may include changing the beneficiaries or adding more. It's common for Grantors to modify the conditions of the Trust's principal and the age their child needs to be before they can receive it.

A Living Trust also requires amendments if you have purchased a new property and want it to be a part of the Trust.

Why Use Swyft Forms for Your Revocable Living Trust Amendment?

Customized for you, by you

Create your own documents by answering our easy-to-understand questionnaires to get exactly what you need out of your Revocable Living Trust Amendment.

Specific to your jurisdiction

Laws vary by location. Each document on Swyft Forms is customized for your state.

How to Create a Revocable Living Trust Amendment With Swyft Forms

Your Revocable Living Trust Amendment shouldn't be overly complicated to compose. It should clearly state the articles of amendment and name the new Trustees and beneficiaries. Using a ready-to-go template is an excellent starting point.

Let Swyft Forms help with our extensive library of attorney-vetted legal forms. The process is fast and easy. All you have to do is fill out our easy-to-understand questionnaire. Once complete, simply download your form as a PDF or Word document from your secure online account.

What Information Will I Need to Create My Revocable Living Trust Amendment?

To create your document, please provide:

• Name of the Trust: Usually, the Living Trust is already named – make sure to repeat it
• Grantor: The full legal name and contact information of the Grantor
• Trustee: The full legal name and contact information of every appointed trustee
• Beneficiaries: The full legal names and contact information of the beneficiaries
• Articles of Amendment: A complete list of amendments
• Signatures: The Grantor and the Trustee must sign the document

Revocable Living Trust Amendment Terms

• Amendment: A typically minor change to an existing document
• Grantor: The person who has created the Living Trust
• Trustee: The person who is in charge of managing the Living Trust
• Beneficiary: The person or the organization who benefits from the Living Trust
• To revoke: An official cancelation of an agreement, promise, decision
• Estate: All the assets owned by a person, particularly after their death
• Fiduciary Duty: A legal responsibility to act in the best interest of another person or entity

Revocable Living Trust Amendment Signing Requirements

The Grantor and the Trustee must sign the Revocable Living Trust Amendment in front of Notary Public. Only then will it be legally enforceable. However, they don't have to file it with the court or any other government entity.

What to Do With Your Revocable Living Trust Amendment?

Upon notarization, add the Revocable Living Trust Amendment to the existing Living Trust. These documents combined represent the current provisions of the Living Trust.

It's essential to keep all the documentation regarding a Living Trust at a safe location, as necessary for the future.