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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.
How do you dissolve an irrevocable trust upon death of grantor?
An irrevocable trust cannot be dissolved upon the death of the grantor unless there are specific provisions in the trust document allowing for it. Generally, the terms of the trust dictate how the assets are distributed after the grantor's death. In some cases, a court may be able to modify or terminate an irrevocable trust in certain circumstances. Consulting with an attorney experienced in trust and estate law is recommended to explore your options.
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.
Is a settlor of the trust the same as a grantor?
Yes. Several terms are used to describe the person who transfers their property to a trust: trustor, settlor, grantor.
What is the Successor's legal obligation to an estate after last surviving Grantor dies?
The Successor's legal obligation to an estate after the last surviving Grantor dies is to administer the estate according to the terms outlined in the Grantor's estate planning documents, such as a will or trust. This may involve distributing assets to beneficiaries, settling any outstanding debts or taxes, and fulfilling any other instructions specified by the Grantor. The Successor is required to act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Can a spouse be a grantor of an irrevocable trust when husband in beneficiary?
Yes, a spouse can be a grantor of an irrevocable trust while the husband is a beneficiary. In this arrangement, the grantor (spouse) creates the trust and transfers assets into it, designating the husband as a beneficiary. However, it's essential to consider the implications for taxes and control over the assets, as irrevocable trusts typically limit the grantor's ability to modify the trust once established. Consulting with a legal or financial advisor is advisable to navigate the complexities involved.
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.
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.
What is a Complex Non Grantor Irrevocable Discretionary Trust?
In my experience, this would be considered, in layman's terms, a trust in which the grantor, when alive, created a discretionary trust, then the gantor died. Now, the trust is in the hands of the trustee appointed by the grantor, which makes it irrevocable. When the grantor was alive, it was revocable. Now, the complex part usually means that in any given tax period, the trust had distrubutions of principle of some sort. I hope this helps.
What is a Complex Non-Grantor Irrevocable Discretionary Trust?
In my experience, this would be considered, in layman's terms, a trust in which the grantor, when alive, created a discretionary trust, then the gantor died. Now, the trust is in the hands of the trustee appointed by the grantor, which makes it irrevocable. When the grantor was alive, it was revocable. Now, the complex part usually means that in any given tax period, the trust had distrubutions of principle of some sort. I hope this helps.
