Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 13. DECEDENTS' ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIPS, TRANSFERS, TRUSTS, AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. |
Chapter 13.36. TRUST ADMINISTRATION. |
Article 13.36.05. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. |
Section 13.36.365. Uneconomical irrevocable trust.
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(a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of AS 13.36.338 - 13.36.365, if the value of the property of an irrevocable trust is less than $50,000, the trustee may terminate the trust unless the trust instrument provides otherwise.
(b) Notwithstanding the other provisions of AS 13.36.338 - 13.36.365 and the terms of the trust, on petition to the superior court by a trustee, settlor, or beneficiary, the court may modify or terminate an irrevocable noncharitable trust, or remove the trustee and appoint a different trustee, if the court determines that the value of the trust property is insufficient to justify the cost of administration.
(c) Upon termination of a trust under this section, the trustee shall distribute the trust property in accordance with the settlor's probable intent.
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History
(Sec. 2 ch 104 SLA 2000)