An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act, giving trustees the legal authority to transfer assets from one trust to a new trust with modified terms. It defines key terms like "decanting power" and clarifies who qualifies as a beneficiary for trust adjustments. The law directly affects Massachusetts trustees, beneficiaries (including charitable organizations), and trust assets by providing a streamlined way to update trust terms without court approval. It applies to both personal and charitable trusts under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2025
Last action Jul 30, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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