Colorado Code § 15-16-912

(1) 
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "limited distributive discretion"
means a discretionary power of distribution that is limited to an ascertainable standard or a
reasonably definite standard.
(2) An authorized fiduciary that has limited distributive discretion over the principal of
the first trust for benefit of one or more current beneficiaries may exercise the decanting power
over the principal of the first trust.
(3) Under this section and subject to section 15-16-914, a second trust may be created or
administered under the law of any jurisdiction. Under this section, the second trusts, in the
aggregate, must grant each beneficiary of the first trust beneficial interests which are
substantially similar to the beneficial interests of the beneficiary in the first trust.
(4) A power to make a distribution under a second trust for the benefit of a beneficiary
who is an individual is substantially similar to a power under the first trust to make a distribution
directly to the beneficiary. A distribution is for the benefit of a beneficiary if:
(a) The distribution is applied for the benefit of the beneficiary;
(b) The beneficiary is under a legal disability or the trustee reasonably believes the
beneficiary is incapacitated, and the distribution is made as permitted under other law of this
state; or
(c) The distribution is made as permitted under the terms of the first-trust instrument and
the second-trust instrument for the benefit of the beneficiary.
(5) If an authorized fiduciary has limited distributive discretion over part but not all of
the principal of a first trust, the fiduciary may exercise the decanting power under this section
over that part of the principal over which the authorized fiduciary has limited distributive
discretion.

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