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Family pot trusts (also called discretionary or sprinkling trusts) are a type of trust where the trustee is allowed to disperse funds according to the needs of the beneficiaries. Family pot trusts are created by parents for their children, usually in case something were to happen to them.
Living trusts and testamentary trusts A living trust (sometimes called an inter vivos trust) is one created by the grantor during his or her lifetime, while a testamentary trust is a trust created by the grantor's will. Only a funded living trust avoids probate court.
Testamentary Trusts are taxed as a whole, though beneficiaries will not be forced to pay taxes on distributions from the Trust. Note that you could be responsible for the capital gains tax, depending on your state.
A pot trust is a type of trust that lists children as beneficiaries, with the trustee using his or her discretion as to how trust assets should be spent. If you have minor children, you might consider setting up a pot trust to meet their financial needs, if something should happen to you.
Taxation of Testamentary Trusts Once a testamentary trust has been created, it becomes a taxable entity in its own right and is thus subject to income taxes. If it has $600 or more in annual income, it must file a U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041) for that year.
If we're dealing with a testamentary trust to be established under a person's Will, then that trust doesn't come into existence until that person has passed away. Their executor and trustees are responsible for pooling all assets, paying all debts and then transferring the assets according to the terms of the Will.
A testamentary trust is created to manage the assets of the deceased on behalf of the beneficiaries. It is also used to reduce estate tax liabilities and ensure professional management of the assets of the deceased.
Trusts are a crucial element to Estate Planning as they help provide more control over asset distribution after death. Among the various types available, a Testamentary Trust can be one of the best options for those thinking of their young children or grandchildren.
A Testamentary Trust is often a simple trust for taxes purposes. Generally speaking this means the trust cannot generate income, be designated for charity, or distribute out of corpus.