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irrevocable

[ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl] / ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl /


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An irrevocable trust, on the other hand, is more often used for gifting and estate-planning purposes and generally cannot be changed once established.

From MarketWatch

Her half goes into an irrevocable trust to support the husband during his lifetime, and whatever is left later goes to the other named beneficiaries, such as their children.

From Barron's

Joint wills are complicated and, unlike trusts that become irrevocable upon one spouse’s death, are not necessarily unchangeable after one spouse dies.

From MarketWatch

Due to a quirk in an irrevocable trust, it’s all or nothing for him.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trust becomes irrevocable/unchangeable at your death, ensuring the instructions cannot be changed.

From MarketWatch