Can a Spouse Change a Trust After Death?
When clients begin creating a trust, it usually leads to numerous questions about processes and the level of protection the trust grants their heirs and estate. At AmeriEstate, we invariably get questions about whether a trust can be changed after the person dies, especially for married grantors. So, can a spouse change a trust after death? It depends on the type of trust, the trust terms and whether the couple created a joint trust. Let’s walk through when a spouse can alter the trust after death and when the spouse can’t.