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irrevocable

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


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A word of caution: Any money you deposit in such an account is an irrevocable gift, meaning you cannot take it back and that the funds have been removed from your estate.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

When heirs inherit assets in an irrevocable trust, they don’t get the benefit of a step-up in cost basis that they get on assets inherited outside the trust.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Asset swapping in irrevocable grantor trusts offers tax-saving opportunities, especially during volatile markets.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The newspaper also reported that a legal document was signed stating that the gift was "unconditional and irrevocable".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

These forks in the road can happen so fast for young boys; within months or even weeks, their journeys can take a decisive and possibly irrevocable turn.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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