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12 DE Code § 3342. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 33. Administrative Provisions|§ 3342. Modification of trust by consent while trustor is living.

§ 3342. Modification of trust by consent while trustor is living. (a) Unless the trust's governing instrument expressly provides that the governing instrument may not be modified under this section, under a nonjudicial settlement agreement under § 3338 of this title or similar provision of law, or under a modification agreement, an irrevocable trust may be modified by the addition of a new provision or the modification of any existing provision—so long as such provision could have been included in the governing instrument of a trust were such trust created upon the date of the modification—by written consent or written nonobjection of all of the trust's trustors, all then serving fiduciaries and all beneficiaries having an interest in the trust, regardless of whether the modification may violate a material purpose of the trust; provided, however, that unless the trustor, or a person acting on behalf of the trustor, confirms in writing that the transfer in trust is an incomplete gift for federal gift tax purposes, neither a trustor nor, on behalf of a trustor, a guardian or an agent under a power of attorney, may represent and bind any beneficiary (other than the trustor) with respect to the modification, notwithstanding any provision in the governing instrument, or applicable law, that provides that the trustor may represent or bind 1 or more beneficiaries. A trustor's power to provide a written consent or written nonobjection to a trust's modification may be exercised:  (1) By an agent under a power of attorney only to the extent expressly authorized by the power of attorney or the terms of the trust's governing instrument; or (2) If an agent under a power of attorney is not so authorized, by the guardian of the trustor's property (or similar court-appointed representative) with the approval of the court supervising the guardian (or similar representative). (b) No fiduciary shall have a duty to consent to any proposed modification nor, absent wilful misconduct, have any liability to any person having an interest in the trust for failure to consent to any proposed modification. (c) Any interested person, including the trustor, may bring a proceeding in the Court of Chancery to interpret, apply, enforce, or determine the validity of a modification adopted under this section, including but not limited to determining whether the representation as provided in § 3547 of this title was adequate; provided, however, that any such person may waive the right to contest the modification. (d) This section shall apply to any trust administered under the laws of this State. 80 Del. Laws, c. 340, § 1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 320, § 4;  82 Del. Laws, c. 52, § 1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 278, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 69, § 2;
12 DE Code § 3344. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 33. Administrative Provisions|§ 3344. Income tax reimbursement or payment.

§ 3344. Income tax reimbursement or payment. (a) Unless the terms of the governing instrument expressly provide that a trustor may not be reimbursed by a trust for the trustor's personal income tax liability, if the trustor of a trust is treated under 26 U.S.C. § 671 et seq. as the owner of all or part of the trust, the trustee (other than a trustee who is the trustor or a person who is a “related or subordinate party” with respect to the trustor within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 672(c)) may, in the trustee's sole discretion, or at the direction or with the consent of an adviser (who is not the trustor or a person who is a “related or subordinate party” with respect to the trustor within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 672(c)), reimburse the trustor for any amount of the trustor's personal federal, state, county, metropolitan-region, city, local, foreign, or other income tax liability that is attributable to the inclusion of the trust's income, capital gains, deductions, and credits in the calculation of the trustor's taxable income. The trustee may pay such amount to the trustor directly or may pay such amount to an appropriate taxing authority on the trustor's behalf, as the trustee determines in the trustee's sole discretion. No policy of insurance on the trustor's life held in the trust nor the cash value of any such policy nor the proceeds of any loan secured by an interest in the policy may be used to reimburse the trustor or to pay an appropriate taxing authority on the trustor's behalf. Neither the trustee's power to make payments to, or for the benefit of, the trustor under this section, nor the trustee's decision to exercise such power in favor of the trustor, shall cause the trustor to be treated as a beneficiary of the trust for purposes of § 3536(c) of this title or for other purposes of Delaware law. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the application of this section would disqualify a trust for, or reduce the amount of, a marital or charitable deduction otherwise available to any person for state or federal income, gift, or estate tax purposes. 82 Del. Laws, c. 52, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 69, § 2;
12 DE Code § 3401-3411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 34. Administrative Provisions [Transferred].|§ 3401-3411. Applicability of chapter; definitions; fiduciary agency contracts; cofiduciaries; general powers of trustee; specific powers of trustee; resignation of trustee; removal of trustee; limitation on personal liability of fiduciary; effect of no-contest provision; effect of survivorship requirement; preference for early vesting.

§ 3401-3411. Applicability of chapter; definitions; fiduciary agency contracts; cofiduciaries; general powers of trustee; specific powers of trustee; resignation of trustee; removal of trustee; limitation on personal liability of fiduciary; effect of no-contest provision; effect of survivorship requirement; preference for early vesting. Transferred to §§ 3321 through 3331 of this title by 74 Del. Laws, c. 82, § 7, effective June 30, 2003.
12 DE Code § 39A-102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-102. International application of Act.

§ 39A-102. International application of Act. The Court may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this chapter. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-103. Communication between courts.

§ 39A-103. Communication between courts. (a) The Court may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The Court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred. (b) Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-104. Cooperation between courts.

§ 39A-104. Cooperation between courts. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this State, the Court may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following:  (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing; (2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to procedures of that state; (3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent; (4) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding; (5) Forward to the Court a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under paragraph (a)(1) of this section or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under paragraph (a)(3) or (a)(4) of this section; (6) Issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the Court to make a determination, including the respondent or the person who is incapacitated or a protected person; (7) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 164.504. (b) If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Court has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  126;
12 DE Code § 39A-105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-105. Taking testimony in another state.

§ 39A-105. Taking testimony in another state. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The Court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken. (b) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a court in this State may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. The Court shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. (c) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-201. Jurisdiction.

§ 39A-201. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if:  1. This State is the respondent's home state; 2. On the date the petition is filed, this State is a significant-connection state and:  (A) The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum; or (B) The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the Court makes the appointment or issues the order:  (i) A petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state; (ii) An objection to the Court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding; and (iii) The Court concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in § 39A-204 of this title; 3. This State does not have jurisdiction under either paragraph 1. or 2. of this section, the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in this State is consistent with the constitutions of this State and the United States; or 4. The requirements for special jurisdiction under § 39A-202 of this title are met.76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-202. Special jurisdiction.

§ 39A-202. Special jurisdiction. (a) The Court lacking jurisdiction under § 39A-201 of this title has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:  (1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency pursuant to § 3901 of this title for a term not exceeding 30 days for a respondent who is physically present in this State; (2) Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this State; (3) Appoint a guardian or conservator for a person who is incapacitated or a protected person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to § 39A-301 of this title. (b) If a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this State pursuant to § 3901 of this title and this State was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, the Court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  127;
12 DE Code § 39A-203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-203. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

§ 39A-203. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided in § 39A-202 of this title, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this Act has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the Court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-204. Appropriate forum.

§ 39A-204. Appropriate forum. (a) The Court having jurisdiction under § 39A-201 of this title to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (b) If the Court declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section, it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The Court may impose any condition the Court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state. (c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the Court shall consider all relevant factors, including:  (1) Any expressed preference of the respondent; (2) Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation; (3) The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state; (4) The distance of the respondent from the court in each state; (5) The financial circumstances of the respondent's estate; (6) The nature and location of the evidence; (7) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence; (8) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and (9) If an appointment were made, the court's ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or conservator.76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-205. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

§ 39A-205. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct. (a) If at any time the Court determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the Court may:  (1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction; (2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or (3) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering:  A. The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the Court's jurisdiction; B. Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in § 39A-204(c) of this title; and C. Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of § 39A-202 of this title. (b) If the Court determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, it may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. The Court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses of any kind against this State or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of this State unless authorized by law other than this chapter. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-206. Notice of proceeding.

§ 39A-206. Notice of proceeding. If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this State and this State was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this State, notice of the petition must be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this State. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-207. Proceedings in more than 1 state.

§ 39A-207. Proceedings in more than 1 state. Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this State under § 39A-202(a)(1) or (a)(2) of this title, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this State and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:  (1) If the Court has jurisdiction under § 39A-201 of this title, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to § 39A-201 of this title before the appointment or issuance of the order. (2) If the Court does not have jurisdiction under § 39A-201 of this title, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the Court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this State shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court in this State is a more appropriate forum.76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-301. Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state.

§ 39A-301. Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state. (a) A guardian or conservator appointed in this State may petition the Court to transfer the guardianship or conservatorship to another state. (b) Notice of a petition under subsection (a) of this section must be given to the persons that would be entitled to notice of a petition in this State for the appointment of a guardian or conservator. (c) On the Court's own motion or on request of the guardian or conservator, the person who is incapacitated or a protected person, or other person required to be notified of the petition, the Court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. (d) The Court shall issue an order provisionally granting a petition to transfer a guardianship and shall direct the guardian to petition for guardianship in the other state if the Court is satisfied that the guardianship will be accepted by the court in the other state and the Court finds that:  (1) The person who is incapacitated is physically present in or is reasonably expected to move permanently to the other state; (2) An objection to the transfer has not been made or, if an objection has been made, the objector has not established that the transfer would be contrary to the interests of the person who is incapacitated; and (3) Plans for care and services for the person who is incapacitated in the other state are reasonable and sufficient. (e) The Court shall issue a provisional order granting a petition to transfer a conservatorship and shall direct the conservator to petition for conservatorship in the other state if the Court is satisfied that the conservatorship will be accepted by the court of the other state and the Court finds that:  (1) The protected person is physically present in or is reasonably expected to move permanently to the other state, or the protected person has a significant connection to the other state considering the factors in § 39A-201 2.(B) of this title; (2) An objection to the transfer has not been made or, if an objection has been made, the objector has not established that the transfer would be contrary to the interests of the protected person; and (3) Adequate arrangements will be made for management of the protected person's property. (f) The Court shall issue a final order confirming the transfer and terminating the guardianship or conservatorship upon its receipt of:  (1) A provisional order accepting the proceeding from the court to which the proceeding is to be transferred which is issued under provisions similar to § 39A-302 of this title; and (2) The documents required to terminate a guardianship or conservatorship in this State.76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§  128, 129;
12 DE Code § 39A-401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-401. Foreign guardians.

§ 39A-401. Foreign guardians. The authority of a guardian or conservator appointed in another state to act in this state is governed by § 3904 of this title. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;
12 DE Code § 39A-402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 39A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|§ 39A-402. Effective date.

§ 39A-402. Effective date. This chapter applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after January 1, 2009. 76 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  5;