How does an irrevocable trust work?

Under an irrevocable trust, legal ownership of the trust is held by a trustee. At the same time, the grantor gives up certain rights to the trust. Once an irrevocable trust is established, the grantor cannot control or change the assets once they have been transferred into the trust without the beneficiary's permission.

What is an irrevocable life insurance trust?

An irrevocable life insurance trust is a trust designated as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. When you die, proceeds are paid into the trust before a trustee manages them for your beneficiaries. An irrevocable life insurance trust may be worth considering if you want to avoid estate taxes on large life insurance payouts. 2.

What assets can a grantor control after an irrevocable trust is established?

Once an irrevocable trust is established, the grantor cannot control or change the assets once they have been transferred into the trust without the beneficiary's permission. These assets can include a business, property, financial assets, or a life insurance policy.