Archives: Glossary Terms

Testamentary

Relating to a will or other document effective at death.

Testator

A testator is a person who has written and executed...

Transfer on Death Designation

A beneficiary designation for property that allows for the automatic transfer...

Trust

An entity created to hold assets for the benefit of certain...

Trust Instrument

A document that creates a trust and sets out the terms under which...

Trustee

In its broadest sense, the term trustee can refer to any person...

Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA)

Transfers to minors can pose significant challenges...

Virtual Representation

Many modern trust laws include provisions to allow competent adults to speak...

Will

See Last Will & Testament.