Types of Trusts Flashcards

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Revocable Trust

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Can be revoked anytime during settlor’s life

IN presumes that trust is revocable, unless trust documents say otherwise

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Irrevocable Trust

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Usually cannot be revoked by settlor

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Mandatory Trust

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Trustee must distribute payments from the trust

Trustee DOES NOT have discretion to make payments

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Discretionary Trust

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Trustee given power to distribute payments at their discretion

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Remedial Trust

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Equitable remedy created by operation of law

Passive trust

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Dynasty Trust

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Can continue for 100 years or longer

Avoids RAP

Avoids taxes

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