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Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 701.0416: Modification or termination to achieve settlor’s tax objectives.

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  1. Chs. 700-711, Property
  2. Chapter 701 Trusts
  3. SUBCHAPTER IV CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION, AND TERMINATION OF TRUST

To achieve the settlor’s tax objectives, the court may modify the terms of a trust or terminate a trust in a manner that is not contrary to the settlor’s probable intent. The court may provide that the modification or termination has retroactive effect. A party petitioning the court for action under this section shall give notice of the proceeding to the settlor, if living, the trustee, each trust protector, each directing party, and the qualified beneficiaries.

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