- Inter Vivos (Living) Trusts: These are created during the lifetime of a Settlor.
- Testamentary Trusts: These trusts are created upon the death of the Settlor.
- Discretionary Trust: Trustees have discretion in determining the way in which the assets within the trust are allocated to the beneficiaries, who have contingent rights to the assets.
- Vested Trust: Benefits awarded to the beneficiaries are predetermined and Trustees are not afforded any discretion. Beneficiaries have vested rights to the assets within the trust.
- Family Trust: Created mainly for the benefit of the family members of the Settlor.
- Charitable Trust: Established for charitable purposes and may be exempt from taxation.
- Special Trust: Created either for the benefit of minors (testamentary) or a person with a disability.
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