irrevocable

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An irrevocable trust, on the other hand, is more often used for gifting and estate-planning purposes and generally cannot be changed once established.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Having part of the couple’s money tied up in an irrevocable trust means it is difficult for the widow or widower to make future changes, such as removing a child as a beneficiary.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Due to a quirk in an irrevocable trust, it’s all or nothing for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Rather than the claimed irrevocable goodbye to Epstein, as the year ended Andrew sent an optimistic message: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

He felt that if once he went beyond the crown of the pass and took one step veritably down into the land of Mordor, that step would be irrevocable.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien