When the grantor of a grantor (living) trust dies, the trust becomes irrevocable. This means that any income earned by the trust after the date of death is reported by the trust on Form 1041. Likely the trust will need to obtain an employer identification number (EIN) but the grantor trust probably was using the grantor’s Social Security number.
Shifting income to a later year, such as where you defer taxable interest to the following year by purchasing a T-bill or savings certificate maturing after the end of the current year. Investments in qualified retirement plans provide tax deferral.