§ 53-12-40. Revocation and Modification Generally

1. A settlor shall have no power to modify or revoke a trust in the absence of an express reservation of such power.
2. A power to revoke shall be deemed to include a power to modify, and an unrestricted power to modify shall be deemed to include a power to revoke.
3. Any revocation or modification of an express trust shall be in writing and signed by the settlor.

History. Code 1981, § 53-12-40 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 579, § 1/SB 131.

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For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 67 Mercer L. Rev. 273 (2015).