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In an irrevocable trust, the trust instrument may, in some instances, grant the beneficiaries a power to remove a trustee by a majority vote. Absent this provision, in most UTC jurisdictions, other co-trustees or beneficiaries can remove a trustee only by court action. [25] However, the threshold for removal under the UTC is not substantial.
Inter vivos trust (or 'living trust'): A settlor who is living at the time the trust is established creates an inter vivos trust. Irrevocable trust: In contrast to a revocable trust, an irrevocable trust is one in which the terms of the trust cannot be amended or revised until the terms or purposes of the trust have been completed. Although in ...
Trustee (or the holding of a trusteeship) is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, is a synonym for anyone in a position of trust and so can refer to any individual who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another.
An irrevocable trust is a legal entity that cannot be altered, amended or revoked after its creation. Irrevocable trusts are typically established to protect assets from creditors, benefit the ...
In the law of inheritance, wills and trusts, a disclaimer of interest (also called a renunciation) is an attempt by a person to renounce their legal right to benefit from an inheritance (either under a will or through intestacy) or through a trust. "If a trustee disclaims an interest in property that otherwise would have become trust property ...
A trustee is responsible for managing the assets held in the trust on behalf of its beneficiaries. If you're the beneficiary of a trust, you may find it necessary to remove the trustee if you ...
In United States trust law, a SPA Trust is an irrevocable trust that includes a special power of appointment.Unlike general powers of appointment, a special power of appointment is limited to a certain class of persons or entities that may receive the benefit of the power (appointee) from the person in whom the power is vested (donee).
In United States trust law, an Ultra Trust is a registered trademark [1] whose intellectual property is owned by Estate Street Partners LLC. It describes a specific type of intentionally defective grantor-type irrevocable trust that includes an independent trustee, as well as a special limited power of appointment.