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Yes. If the property was transferred to a trust during the life of the testator it cannot be part of their estate after their death. Therefore, even if that property is mentioned in the Will, it is already gone from the estate and is now part of the trust property.

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Property that was transferred to a trust is not part of the estate of a decedent. A decedent's estate is comprised of all the property she owned at the time of death. Therefore, if the decedent transferred property to a trust while living that property cannot then be passed by a Will since it was not owned by the decedent at death.

If you are referring to a testamentary trust that is set forth in a Will then the will must be examined to determine if the executor has greater authority over the property in the estate. For example, a testator could make a few bequests and then direct the balance of their property, including real estate, be placed in trust with the trust provisions set forth in the will. However, the testator can also give the executor the power to sell any estate property without any license of the court. Thus, the executor could sell any property, including real estate, before it passes to the trust.

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Yes. An irrevocable trust supersedes a will. Any type of trust established while the creator of the trust is alive will supersede a will.

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can you change an irrivocable trust with a will

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