Archives: Glossary Terms

Remainder Trust

A lingering interest in an estate or trust even though...

Residue

The property remaining in a decedent’s estate after payment of the estate’s debts...

Revocable Trust

A type of trust where the individual establishing the trust...

Self-Dealing

The conduct of a fiduciary that consists of personally benefiting...

Settlor

See Grantor.

Spendthrift Provision

A provision in a trust or last will and testament that restricts...

Tangible Personal Property

All property that can be touched and moved...

Tenancy by the Entirety

A joint tenancy arrangement between a husband and wife...

Tenancy in Common

A property ownership arrangement in which each owner is regarded...

Terms of a Trust

The terms of a trust are the manifestation of the grantor’s intent...