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Plain-English meaning
Irrevocable Trust
A trust that the grantor cannot freely revoke under its terms and applicable law.
Why the term matters
Giving up revocation rights can change control, access, creditor, tax, benefit, and reporting consequences.
Do not confuse it with
Irrevocable does not always mean unchangeable under every circumstance; consent, court action, statutory procedures, or trust terms may permit limited modification.