This is when you need an Irrevocable Trust

Summary

The video explains the specific financial and legal contexts in which an irrevocable trust is necessary.

[Irrevocable Trust](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250792746?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20) Usage Reasons

1. Wealth Threshold for Tax Benefits

   • Single individuals with over $12 million or couples with over $24 million may use irrevocable trusts for tax advantages.

2. Protecting Government Benefits

   • For individuals with disabled children on government benefits or those anticipating Medicaid for long-term care, irrevocable trusts help preserve eligibility.

3. Asset Protection

   • Provides protection against lawsuits and creditors by removing ownership of assets from the individual.

Key Point

Once assets are placed into an [irrevocable trust](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250792746?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20), the original owner no longer owns them.

Contrast with Revocable Trusts

• If the goal is simply to avoid probate for heirs, a revocable trust is more appropriate.

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