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Introduction to Trusts

A trust is an obligation binding in a person (which can be an individual or a company) called a 'trustee' to deal with 'property' in a particular way, for the benefit of one or more 'beneficiaries'.

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What is property?

The property of a trust can include:

  1. Money
  2. Investments
  3. Land or buildings
  4. Other assets, such as paintings

The cash and investments held in the trust are also called the 'capital' or 'fund' of the trust. This capital (or fund) may produce income, such as interest or dividends. The land and buildings may produce rental income.

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What is a 'beneficiary'?

A beneficiary is anyone who benefits from the property held in the trust. There can be one or more beneficiaries, such as a whole family or a class of people, and each may benefit from the trust in a different way.

For example, a beneficiary may benefit from

  1. the income only, or
  2. the capital only, or
  3. both the income and the capital of the trust

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What is a 'settlor'?

A settlor is a person who has put property into trust. Property is normally put into the trust when it is created, but it can also be added at a later date.

Is a settlement the same as a trust?

The words 'settlement' and 'trust' are sometimes used in place of each other, and to describe the same thing. For tax purposes, the term 'settlement' can have a wider meaning and can include various other arrangements and agreements.

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