{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "7-1.16", "citation": "EPTL § 7-1.16", "heading": "Revocation of lifetime trust by will", "text": ["§ 7-1.16 Revocation of lifetime trust by will", "A lifetime trust shall be irrevocable unless it expressly provides that it is revocable. In addition to the method set forth in 7-1.17, a revocable lifetime trust can be revoked or amended by an express direction in the creator's will which specifically refers to such lifetime trust or a particular provision thereof."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/7-1.16", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A lifetime trust is **irrevocable unless it expressly says it is revocable**. ★ A revocable lifetime trust may also be revoked or amended by an express direction in the creator’s will that specifically identifies the trust or provision, in addition to **§ 7-1.17** methods.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/7-1.16", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}