To achieve the transferor's tax objectives, the court may modify the terms of a governing instrument other than a trust that is governed by section 15-5-416 in a manner that is not contrary to the transferor's probable intention. The court may provide that the modification has retroactive effect.
Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1287), ch. 310, p. 1687, § 15, effective July 1, 2010. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-180), ch. 169, p. 1193, § 11, effective January 1, 2019.
Cross references: For provisions relating to the time of taking effect or the provisions for transition of this code, see § 15-17-101.