What happens to a trust if it is made irrevocable?

When a trust is made irrevocable, it means that once the trust is established, its terms cannot be altered, amended, or revoked by the grantor or the parties involved. This feature of irrevocability is designed to provide a higher level of security and certainty regarding the assets placed within the trust. Beneficiaries can rely on the trust being maintained in its original form, leading to stable and predictable management of the trust assets.

The other options do not accurately reflect the nature of an irrevocable trust. Revocation by the beneficiary is not applicable, as the beneficiary cannot alter the irrevocable designation. The funeral director also does not have the power to cancel the trust unilaterally. Finally, the validity of the trust does not cease upon the death of the beneficiary; instead, the trust would typically continue to exist as per its terms and the instructions laid out by the grantor.