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What Is A Trust?
A trust is a fictitious legal entity that owns assets for the benefit of a third person (beneficiary). The Grantor of the Trust is the person who set up and gave money to the Trust. The Trustee of … more
What Is The Qtip Trust?
QTIP trust stands for the qualified terminable interest property trust. It allows certain property to qualify for an estate and gift tax marital deduction even though it ordinarily would not … more
What Is A Totten Trust?
Setting up a Totten Trust is as simple as going to a bank and opening a Trust account by yourself. A Totten Trust is best for amounts of about $20,000 or less. Larger amounts could present … more
What Is The Difference Between A Revocable Trust And An Irrevocable Trust?
A Revocable Trust is where the Grantor can change the terms of the Trust or even revoke the Trust altogether and take back all of the assets in the Trust. An Irrevocable Trust is where the terms … more
What Is An Abstract Of Trust?
A condensed version of a Living Trust document, which leaves out details of what is in the Trust and the identity of the beneficiaries. An Abstract of Trust is normally used to prove to a … more

Living Trusts
Living trusts have grown in popularity over the last two decades. A living trust (or an inter vivos trust) is a common estate planning tool as well as a tool to manage a person’s assets while they are alive. As its name suggests it is a type of trust created during one's lifetime and is managed for the benefit of the person who creates it. The participants in a trust … more

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