Revocable Trust

/ˈrɛvəˌkoʊvəbl træst/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A trust arrangement that can be altered or revoked by the settlor during their lifetime.
    The settlor created a revocable trust to retain control over the assets until death.

Forms

  • revocable trust

Commentary

Commonly used in estate planning, revocable trusts provide flexibility but do not shield assets from creditors while the settlor is alive.

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