Which action is required to revoke a revocable trust when there is more than one trustee?

• A. Deliver written notice to at least one other trustee within a reasonable time.
• B. Obtain court approval.
• C. Notify all beneficiaries.
• D. Do nothing.

Answer: (B)

When a trust is revocable, the person who created it normally has power to end it during life, but that power can get complicated if there are multiple trustees. If the trust’s terms don’t authorize one trustee to unilaterally revoke, or if the trustees are required to act together and there’s a disagreement or deadlock, a court may need to step in to grant the authority to revoke. The court’s involvement helps ensure the settlor’s intent is carried out and protects the interests of beneficiaries, while also ensuring the action is properly authorized and legally effective.

Delivering notice to just one other trustee doesn’t give the legal authority to revoke, and notifying beneficiaries or doing nothing wouldn’t resolve the standing authority issue. The court approval is the mechanism that resolves the potential conflicts and formally permits the termination.