South Carolina Revocation of Living Trust
Overview of this form
The Revocation of Living Trust form allows the Trustor to revoke a previously established living trust during their lifetime. This legal document serves as an official declaration that a specific living trust is fully revoked, ensuring that all assets held in the trust revert to the Trustor. This form is distinct from trust creation forms, as it focuses exclusively on the revocation of an existing trust and the return of trust property to the Trustor.
Key components of this form
- Identification of the Trustor and the specific trust being revoked.
- Statement of full and total revocation of the living trust.
- Details on the return of trust property to the Trustor(s) by the Trustee.
- Effective date of the revocation.
- Signature fields for the Trustor(s) and acknowledgment section for notarization.
- Confirmation that liens, if any, remain enforceable against the Trustor(s).
When this form is needed
This form should be used when the Trustor decides to terminate their living trust for various reasons, such as a change in personal circumstances, a desire to reallocate assets, or the completion of estate planning goals. It is essential for the Trustor to ensure that all trust property is accounted for and returned to them before revoking the trust.
Who can use this document
- Individuals who have established a living trust and wish to revoke it.
- Trustors who want to return assets held in the trust back to themselves.
- Estate planners overseeing changes in trust arrangements for their clients.
- Heirs or estate administrators managing the wishes of the Trustor.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the Trustor(s) and provide the name of the living trust being revoked.
- Declare the full revocation of the trust and state any pertinent details regarding the return of trust property.
- Specify the effective date of the revocation.
- Sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
- Ensure the notary public completes their acknowledgment after witnessing the Trustor(s) signatures.
Is notarization required?
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to provide the correct name or date of the living trust being revoked.
- Not obtaining the mandatory notarization, which can invalidate the revocation.
- Neglecting to specify the effective date of the revocation.
- Skipping necessary signature fields for the Trustor(s) involved.
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Whether your trust closes immediately after your death or lives on for a while to serve your intentions, it must eventually close. This typically involves payment of any outstanding debts or taxes before the trustee distributes the trust's assets and income to your named beneficiaries.
EXAMPLE: Yvonne and Andre make a living trust together. Step 1: Transfer ownership of trust property from yourself as trustee back to yourself. Step 2: A revocation prints out with your trust document. Step 3: Complete the Revocation of Trust by filling in the date, and then sign it in front of a notary public.
When a trust dissolves, all income and assets moving to its beneficiaries, it becomes an empty vessel. That's why no income tax return is required it no longer has any income. That income is charged to the beneficiaries instead, and they must report it on their own personal tax returns.
The first step in dissolving a revocable trust is to remove all the assets that have been transferred into it.Such documents, often called a trust revocation declaration or revocation of living trust," can be downloaded from legal websites; local probate courts may also provide copies of them.
This can take as long as 18 months or so if real estate or other assets must be sold, but it can go on much longer. How long it takes to settle a revocable living trust can depend on numerous factors.
A revocation of a will generally means that the beneficiaries will no longer receive the specified property or financial assets. A beneficiary may have been depending on the trust property for various reasons. If the revocation occurs at a certain time, it can cause legal conflicts in many cases.
Dissolving irrevocable trusts if you're a beneficiary or trustee. State trust law may also permit a trust beneficiary or trustee to petition the court if they want to dissolve (or amend) the trust. The court may grant approval based on reasons cited above.
