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Despite the best efforts of drafters to contemplate unforeseen circumstances, situations arise where dispositive trust provisions may not reflect the present circumstances of beneficiaries. If the trust is revocable, and the grantor is alive, the grantor may revoke or amend the trust. However, trusts are often made irrevocable for tax or asset protection purposes. In those cases, revoking the trust, while not impossible, may be extremely difficult, especially if minor beneficiaries are involved. Continue reading →