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Can an irrevocable trust be changed by the trustor?
In general, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed by the trustor once they are established. These trusts are designed to be permanent and the trust assets are no longer considered part of the trustor's estate. However, some irrevocable trusts may include provisions that allow for certain changes to be made under specific circumstances.
Can a trustee dissolve an irrevocable trust?
When you click on the link that has been provided for you beneath this answer it will take you directly to a webpage where you will find everything that you need to need to know about irrevocable trusts and trustees.AnswerThere are revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts. A trustee can only do what is provided in the trust and what is allowed by law. A properly drafted revocable trust should have a provision for the dissolution of the trust. An irrevocable trust is notsubject to change or dissolution. You should consult with the attorney who drafted the trust to determine your options.
What if the trustee breached her fiduciary duties and was steatling out of the trust can that irrevocable trust be changed by the grantor?
Unless the trust has provisions for removal of a trustee then an interested party would need to bring an equity petition to the appropriate court to have the trustee removed and a successor appointed. If there is a substantial amount of money involved you should seek the advice of an attorney and file your petition ASAP.
In an irrevocable trust if the trustee breached her fiduciary duties and was stealing out the trust is that grounds for the grantor to change the trust?
Yes it is grounds to have trust set aside. Trustee is obligated to repay if found guilty. The question would be was she using the money under the terms of the trust and to benefit the beneficiaries. If not you have a strong case and need to file for a review of the trust.
How do you dissolve a irrevocable family trust?
Dissolving an irrevocable family trust typically requires court intervention, and the process can be complex and lengthy. It may involve demonstrating changed circumstances or fulfilling specific legal requirements for trust termination. Consulting with a trust attorney to explore your options and understand the potential consequences is essential.
When a revocable trust becomes a irrevocable trust after a person dies is trust a non grantor trust or a grantor trust?
it remains a grantor trust
Is it possible to arrange an irrevocable trust with the same person as grantor trustee and beneficiary?
You cannot have the same person as grantor, trustee and beneficiary in any trust. There is no trust created in such a set up. The grantor in an irrevocable trust cannot be the trustee. The property in an irrevocable trust must be permanently separated from the grantor's control.
Does a revocable trust become irrevocable upon death of grantor?
It depends upon how the trust is written. Generally, yes.
Is a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust revocable or irrevocable?
A Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) is an irrevocable trust that allows the grantor to transfer assets to beneficiaries while retaining an annuity interest for a specified period. Once the GRAT is established, the terms cannot be changed or revoked by the grantor.
Can the grantor sell assets listed in irrevocable living trust?
The grantor has no control over the assets in an irrevocable trust. Those assets are under the control of the trustee.
Can the heirs to a real estate irrevocable trust be decreased from 5 to 3?
no, only by the grantor or in case of the grantee's death
Can a grantor who is also the trustee break an irrevocable trust?
Warning! An irrevocable trust is not created when the grantor (trustor) is also the trustee. By transferring their property to a trust of which they are the trustee the grantor has retained control over the property. Irrevocable trusts are usually set up for tax purposes. The grantor cannot retain any control over the property in order for the trust to qualify as an irrevocable trust. The trust you describe has failed and left the trust property exposed to creditors and taxes. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in trust law and tax law.
Can an irrevocable trust be converted to a revocable trust after grantor is deceased?
Revoking a trust means it goes back to the grantor. Who is, in your example, deceased.I trust (no pun intended ... well, maybe a little bit) you see the problem here.Essentially, the distinction between a revocable and irrevocable trust vanishes when the grantor dies.
Are children responsible for credit card balances of a deceased parent in Massachusetts There is a living trust. No mortgage.?
The Uniform Trust Code contains provisions relating to liability of a revocable trust for payment of the grantor's debts. The definition of revocable clarifies that revocable trusts include only trusts whose revocation is substantially within the grantor's control. The trust remains revocable until the grantor's death. Upon the death of the grantor the trust becomes irrevocable and not responsible for the payment of the grantor's debts. Any assets of the estate are not protected from debts, as the now irrevocable trust's are, and must be used to pay debts until the estate, not the trust, becomes insolvent.
Is a blind trust the same as an irrevocable trust?
No, a blind trust and an irrevocable trust are not the same. A blind trust is a specific type of trust where the trustee manages the assets without the beneficiary's knowledge of the holdings or transactions, often used to avoid conflicts of interest. An irrevocable trust, on the other hand, is a trust that cannot be altered or revoked by the grantor once established, meaning that the assets are permanently transferred out of the grantor's control. While a blind trust can be irrevocable, not all irrevocable trusts are blind.
Can a will convey ownership of a house in an irrevocable Trust?
A will cannot convey ownership of a house that is held in an irrevocable trust because the trust itself determines the ownership and management of the property. Once a property is placed in an irrevocable trust, the grantor relinquishes control over it, and any changes to its ownership must be made according to the trust's terms. Therefore, the house would remain under the trust's provisions after the grantor's death, rather than being transferred via a will.
If the grantor and the trustee are the same person in an irrevocable trust can they revoke any or part of that trust from the beneficuary?
In short no, an Irrevocable Trust cant be legally revoked by either party.
