A trust is a great way to manage your assets. A person who creates a trust is known as a trustor, while the person who receives the assets within the trust is a beneficiary. In addition to this, the third party who is in charge of managing the trust on behalf of the beneficiary is known as a trustee. Essentially, a trust is an arrangement that gives a trustee the authority to take care of the assets within a trust for a beneficiary. Because every situation is different, there are various types of trusts available. Read on to learn more about trusts in New York.
What Types of Trusts can I Create in New York?
The types of trusts that can be created in New York include:
- Revocable Trust: This type of trust can be modified, changed, or terminated at any moment without needing the permission of the beneficiary.
- Irrevocable Trust: This requires a trustor to give up their rights to the trust when it is created, meaning they cannot change or terminate it at any point.
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: This allows a trustor to remove their life insurance from the estate plan, allowing the beneficiaries to be free from the taxes placed on it.
- Charitable Trust: There are two types of charitable trusts. A charitable leads trust allows the individual’s choice of charity to receive interest from the financial gift for a period of time, then the remaining assets can go to other beneficiaries. A charitable remainder trust allows charities to receive a trust’s assets at the end of its term. Until then, the donor receives interest on the gift.
- Special Needs Trust: This can be created for a loved one with a disability to ensure they can receive the financial support and assistance they need throughout their life without losing government benefits.
If you are interested in creating a trust, reach out to an experienced estate planning attorney. Our firm is here to help ensure that you feel secure and prepared for the future. We will help you determine the best trusts to create for your unique situations and work with you to create a complete and comprehensive estate plan. Contact us today to speak with an experienced and dedicated attorney.
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