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Can the same person be both the beneficiary and the trustee of a revocable trust?
Yes.
Can the surviving spouse dissolve a revocable living trust for the purpose of disinheriting a beneficiary?
Typically, a surviving spouse cannot unilaterally dissolve a revocable living trust for the purpose of disinheriting a beneficiary if the trust was set up by both spouses. However, they may be able to amend the trust if it allows for changes to beneficiaries. It is important to consult with an attorney for specific legal advice in this situation.
Can you modify a revocable trust?
A revocable trust can be changed or modified prior to the Settlor's (a settlor is the person who opened the trust, in this case your aunt) death. Only the Settlor can change or terminate the trust, and after the death, the trust cannot be changed. If the trust was made with a spouse who has passed away, it may not be possible for the trust to be changed.
What if beneficiaries of a trust want to remove a beneficiary from a revocable trust?
You need to review the trust document to determine whether the beneficiaries have that power and how it must be exercised.
What does it mean when a revocable trust becomes irrevocable?
That means the provisions of the trust agreement cannot be changed.
Can you sell a revocable living trust?
If I am the beneficiary of a revocable living trust which is specific and only has one house in it can I assign my beneficiary rights to some one else? Also can I draw a note between myself and the person whom I am assigning the note to for the sales price and record a trust deed against the note. I live in Utah. I other words I am selling or assigning the trust which owns the house. The trustee will remain the same, only the beneficiary will change.
Is your trust fund marital property?
Generally no. A beneficiary's interest in a trust created by someone else would not be marital property. A grantor's interest in a trust that is revocable should be the same character as if the trust did not exist.
Can a lawyer as trustee of a revocable trust for a house your the beneficiary for hold that house for a year after date of death in case there is a lawsuit against the house?
cannot
Where is the form for the irrevocable trust Is the living trust the same as an irrevocable trust?
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
Are IRAs treated differently in wills and or revocable trusts?
First, a trust cannot hold your Individual Retirement Account.IRAs can be left to a beneficiary by will. However, it is better to designate a beneficiary with the entity that holds the IRA. The designated beneficiary could be an individual(s) or a trust. However, the rules regarding IRAs are complex and the rules for designating a trust as the beneficiary are strict. You should consult with an expert in estate planning.
Can a revocable trust be changed by a codicil?
No, a revocable trust cannot be changed by a codicil. A revocable trust can only be amended by creating and executing a trust amendment document. A codicil is typically used to make changes to a will, not a trust.
What happens to Illinois TRS benefits if spouse dies and there are no children?
A revocable trust can be made a beneficiary, subject to restrictions and limitations, or the benefits will not be paid to anybody.
