Trusts

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  1. Trusts

    Tariq Ahmad Zafar

    A trust is a legal agreement that has 3 parties to it: The Trustor is the person who creates the trust. Also may be known as a Settlor or Grantor. The Trustee is the person or entity responsible... more

  2. AN EXPLANATION OF TRUSTS

    Brian Joseph Munson

    There are two basic types of trusts: simple and complex. A simple trust is required to distribute all the income it earns and is prohibited from distributing any of its principal. A trust is a... more

  3. CONSIDERING A CHARITABLE TRUST

    Max M Alavi

    Generally: Financially savvy people realize that it is important to preserve wealth, but it is also important to give back to the community. They give money and donations to many different types of... more

  4. Living Trusts: The Absolute Basics

    Eric D Ridley

    Trust (Revocable Living Trust) What is a Trust?LeonArts.at/Foter A Trust (in the most common use, a Revocable Living Trust, but there are myriad other types), is a legal document that will, in a... more

  5. Pooled Special Needs Trusts 101

    Evan H Farr

    When To Use Pooled Special Needs Trusts A pooled SNT is a special type of SNT that is created by a nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization may act as the trustee of the pooled SNT, or it... more

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