; Main Entry: : ir·rev·o·ca·ble ; Pronunciation: : \i-ˈre-vÉ™-kÉ™-bÉ™l, ËŒi(r)- sometimes ËŒir-(r)É™-ˈvÅ-kÉ™-\ ; Function: : adjective ; Etymology: : Middle English, from Latin irrevocabilis, from in- + revocabilisrevocable ; Date: : 14th century : not possible to revoke : unalterable
- ir·rev·o·ca·bil·i·ty \-ËŒre-vÉ™-kÉ™-ˈbi-lÉ™-tÄ“, ËŒir-(r)É™-ËŒvÅ-kÉ™-\ noun
- ir·rev·o·ca·ble·ness \-ˈre-vÉ™-kÉ™-bÉ™l-nÉ™s, ËŒir-(r)É™-ˈvÅ-kÉ™-\ noun
- ir·rev·o·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb
It depends on the terms of the trust. You'll have to read the trust and find out. Sometimes, the benefits pass to the decedent's children. Sometimes, the benefits lapse. Sometimes, they pass to someone completely different.
Generally, an irrevocable trust is titled 'irrevocable' or is designated as such somewhere in the first few paragraphs.
What is the difference between credit shelter trust and irrevocable trust?
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No. A testamentary trust is irrevocable. The maker is deceased and cannot revoke it.No. A testamentary trust is irrevocable. The maker is deceased and cannot revoke it.No. A testamentary trust is irrevocable. The maker is deceased and cannot revoke it.No. A testamentary trust is irrevocable. The maker is deceased and cannot revoke it.
Can you protect your assets from bankruptcy by placing them in an irrevocable trust?
if a settlor of an irrevocable trust feels that he was not properly informed by his attorney of all the restrictions what can he do
You can get information on what a irrevocable trust is at the following sites I found for you to have a look at www.dummies.com/.../revocable-versus-irrevocable-trusts.htm ,en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust_law
The biggest difference between the trusts is that the Living Trust is revocable and can be changed over time. For detailed information visit: http://www.ultratrust.com/revocable-trusts-vs-irrevocable-trusts.html
You CAN get the assets back in a revocable trust. You CANNOT get the assets back in an irrevocable trust. An irrevocable trust cannot be terminated by the settler once it has been created. The settler transfers their assets into the trust and no longer has any rights of ownership in that property or the trust. The main reasons for setting up an irrevocable trust are estate planning and tax purposes. Generally, assets in an irrevocable trust are shielded from creditors.
No. Not unless that option is set forth in the trust. If not only the children are "entitled" to be paid. Any income from the trust must be used for their needs as set forth in the trust.
In short no, an Irrevocable Trust cant be legally revoked by either party.