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D.C. Code § 19-1304.15 Reformation to correct mistakes
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The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor’s intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in express…
D.C. Code § 19-1304.16 Modification to achieve settlor’s tax objectives
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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.
D.C. Code § 19-1304.17 Combination and division of trusts
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After notice to the qualified beneficiaries, a trustee may combine 2 or more trusts into a single trust or divide a trust into 2 or more separate trusts, if the result does not impair rights of any beneficiary or adversely affect achievement of the purposes of the trust.
D.C. Code § 19-1304.18 Title of trust property
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Real or personal property that is transferred to a trust may be titled in the name of: (1) The trust by reference to the instrument creating the trust; (2) The current trustee as the trustee of such trust; or (3) “The trustee” as the trustee of such trust.
