revocable
adjective
rev·o·ca·ble
ˈre-və-kə-bəl 
also
ri-ˈvō-
variants
or less commonly revokable
: capable of being revoked
a revocable privilege
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The most common revocable trust is a living trust, which allows estates to avoid the court process known as probate.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
In addition to power of attorney and a living will, Trust & Will's trust plan also includes a pour-over will, revocable living trust, a schedule of assets and a certification of trust.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation
A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Family or loved ones with wills or revocable trusts that will benefit you might also be encouraged to amend those documents to do broaden the definition of descendants, be certain references to you are correct, etc.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
In addition to power of attorney and a living will, Trust & Will's trust plan also includes a pour-over will, revocable living trust, a schedule of assets and a certification of trust.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation
A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Family or loved ones with wills or revocable trusts that will benefit you might also be encouraged to amend those documents to do broaden the definition of descendants, be certain references to you are correct, etc.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Revocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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revocable
adjective
rev·o·ca·ble
ˈre-və-kə-bəl, ri-ˈvō-
: capable of being revoked
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