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 What Happens When Trust Beneficiary Dies Before Grantors?
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By Harry Margolis
In Revocable Trusts
Posted January 8, 2026

What Happens When Trust Beneficiary Dies Before Grantors?

Question: Situation: Co-grantors created a revocable trust in Oregon with their son (A) as a successor trustee and beneficiary of a 70% share. The other beneficiary (B) is their son’s [...]

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 Can I Change How My Irrevocable Trust Will Be Distributed?
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By Harry Margolis
In Irrevocable Trusts
Posted September 26, 2025

Can I Change How My Irrevocable Trust Will Be Distributed?

Question: I have an irrevocable trust. I would like to change how the real estate and cash in the trust is to be distributed. Some of my children could use the cash that is in the trust now. [...]

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 What About Life Estates with Powers?
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By Harry Margolis
In Long-Term Care Planning, Real Estate
Posted October 27, 2023

What About Life Estates with Powers?

Question: You mentioned life estates in one of your answers and how they relate to Medicaid. I’ve also heard about life estates with powers, which do not have all the limitations of life [...]

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 Will Property in an Irrevocable Trust with a Power of Appointment Receive a Step-Up in Basis?
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By Harry Margolis
In Irrevocable Trusts, Real Estate
Posted December 7, 2020

Will Property in an Irrevocable Trust with a Power of Appointment Receive a Step-Up in Basis?

Question: If my mother transfers real estate into 3 separate nominee trusts and her irrevocable trust is the 100% beneficiary of each, does the transfer result in a capital gains tax and a [...]

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