If the terms of two or more trusts are substantially similar, on petition by a trustee or beneficiary, the court, for good cause shown, may combine the trusts if the court determines that administration as a single trust will not defeat or substantially impair the accomplishment of the trust purposes or the interests of the beneficiaries.
Cal. Prob. Code § 15411
Modification and Termination of Trusts
Known as the Trust Law
The act spans §§ 15000–19403 (351 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 146 Misc. 2d 763 - In re the Estate of Marcus (1990)
Most recently applied in 146 Misc. 2d 763 - In re the Estate of Marcus (March 1990)
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.