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- Irrevocable TrustA trust that usually cannot be changed once created, often used to reduce taxes or protect assets.
- Living TrustA legal arrangement you create while alive to hold your assets, letting them pass to heirs without going through probate.
- TrusteeThe person or institution responsible for managing a trust's assets and following its instructions.
- EstateEverything you own at death, including money, property, and belongings, minus what you owe.
- GrantorThe person who creates a trust and places their assets into it, also called a settlor or trustor.
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