living trust

noun

Definition of living trust

: a trust that becomes effective during the lifetime of the settlor

called also inter vivos trust

Examples of living trust in a Sentence

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LegalZoom sells a $269 living trust package that includes a 30-day free trial of its subscription advice service. Liz Weston, OregonLive.com, "Liz Weston: Options exist for increasing your credit line," 4 Feb. 2018 There's no specific dollar amount of assets for which a living trust becomes a good idea. Andrew Theen, OregonLive.com, "Portland weather forecast: Sunny Sunday before rain returns," 14 Jan. 2018 Revocable living trusts also don't get special estate tax treatment. Liz Weston, OregonLive.com, "Liz Weston: Take your credit score from good to great," 21 Jan. 2018 Revocable living trusts are designed to eliminate the potential costs and delays of probate, not of the estate tax system. Liz Weston, OregonLive.com, "Liz Weston: Take your credit score from good to great," 21 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of living trust

1913, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for living trust

living trust

Legal Definition of living trust

see trust