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Just how irrevocable are irrevocable trusts?  Not revocable, not amendable - and that's by design.  However, that's not the end of the story.  There may be ways to modernize the idea of an irrevocable trust through decanting or through non-judicial settlement agreements.  Attorney Jim Hickmon is an expert in this area, and will share his thoughts about . . .

Personal effects are often the component of an estate with the least monetary value but the most sentimental value. These items can cause more family discord than an unequal division of bank accounts, because they have meaning - both shared and individual - to the deceased person and to the heirs. Estate planning attorneys must address personal effects from two different angles: first when crafting the estate plan and second when working with the fiduciaries to distribute property after death.