Application; scope

58-5103. Application; scope. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c), the uniform trust decanting act applies to an express trust that is irrevocable or revocable by the settlor only with the consent of the trustee or a person holding an adverse interest. (b) The uniform trust decanting act does not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes. (c) Subject to K.S.A. 58-5115, and amendments thereto, a trust instrument may restrict or prohibit exercise of the decanting power. (d) The uniform trust decanting act does not limit the power of a trustee, powerholder or other person to distribute or appoint property in further trust or to modify a trust under the trust instrument, law of this state other than the act, common law, a court order or a nonjudicial settlement agreement. (e) The uniform trust decanting act does not affect the ability of a settlor to provide in a trust instrument for the distribution of the trust property or appointment in further trust of the trust property or for modification of the trust instrument. History: L. 2023, ch. 48, § 3; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026