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Under the Internal Revenue Code, a revocable trust qualifies as a Grantor trust. Under the Grantor trust rules, the trust is disregarded and all the items of income or expense are reported on the Grantor's Form 1040, as if the trust did not exist for tax purposes, at least for so long as the trust retains its

A revocable trust can normally be amended or revoked by the Trustor. An irrevocable trust cannot be amended or revoked once it has been created, or at least that is what the document typically says. But just because a trust says it cannot be amended doesn't necessarily mean it cannot be amended.

During your lifetime, there are no income-tax savings attributable to earnings of the trust. Because you retain total control over the assets and can revoke the trust anytime you want, you are taxed on all the income (on your personal tax return if you are the trustee).

Like a will, a living trust can be altered whenever you wish. One of the most attractive features of a revocable living trust is its flexibility: You can change its terms, or end it altogether, at any time.

A Revocable Trust does not reduce income taxes, estate taxes, gift taxes, generation skipping taxes or inheritance taxes. In short, Living Trusts provide no tax advantages. If someone is trying to sell you on the idea of forming a Revocable Trust based on tax savings, run away!

Drawbacks of a Living TrustPaperwork. Setting up a living trust isn't difficult or expensive, but it requires some paperwork.Record Keeping. After a revocable living trust is created, little day-to-day record keeping is required.Transfer Taxes.Difficulty Refinancing Trust Property.No Cutoff of Creditors' Claims.

Revocable trusts cover your assets before your death. This happens automatically. You do not need to go through court proceedings or appointed conservators. Revocable living trusts also account for guardianship. You can stipulate living situations and spending habits for minor children in the terms of your trust.