[WSBAPT] question about irrevocable trusts

[John Creahan]

Yes, the trustor of an irrevocable trust can be a beneficiary, but, if so, the transfer to the trust will not be treated as a gift for transfer tax purposes. In other words, if the trust's purpose is to reduce the trustor's estate, the trustor canno retain any interest in the trust.
Hope this helps,
John

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Subject: [WSBAPT] question about irrevocable trusts

Hello to the list serve,

A colleague and I have been trying to get a definitive answer to the question:  Can the trustor of an irrevocable trust also be a beneficiary?

Does anyone have any insight on this?  My colleague and I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and citations to authority if any.

Thank you,

Susan

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