Saving provision
Wis. Stat. § 701.1322
in effect(1) If exercise of the decanting power would be effective under this subchapter except that the 2nd-trust instrument in part does not comply with this subchapter, the exercise of the power is effective and the following rules apply with respect to the principal of the 2nd trust attributable to the exercise of the power:
(a) A provision in the 2nd-trust instrument that is not permitted under this subchapter is void to the extent necessary to comply with this subchapter.
(b) A provision required by this subchapter to be in the 2nd-trust instrument that is not contained in the instrument is deemed to be included in the instrument to the extent necessary to comply with this subchapter.
(2) If a trustee or other fiduciary of a 2nd trust determines that sub. (1) applies to a prior exercise of the decanting power, the fiduciary shall take corrective action consistent with the fiduciary’s duties.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/701.1322Fetched: 10/7/2026