Mallory would like to create an irrevocable trust for her children that will remove assets from her gross estate, but she is uncomfortable relinquishing all control of the property because her children are young and they may not prove to be financially responsible. She would like to be able to change the beneficiaries of the trust, perhaps to her grandchildren, or change the shares of each beneficiary in the event they waste their distributions. Will the retention of these powers affect the transfer to the trust?

Mallory would like to create an irrevocable trust for her children that will remove assets from her gross estate, but she is uncomfortable relinquishing all control of the property because her children are young and they may not prove to be financially responsible. She would like to be able to change the beneficiaries of the trust, perhaps to her grandchildren, or change the shares of each beneficiary in the event they waste their distributions. Will the retention of these powers affect the transfer to the trust?

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter27: The Federal Gift And Estate Taxes

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