remainder trust

noun

A trust which is funded by the remainder of the trustors estate left over after all specific bequests have been funded.

Meanings

nounremainder trust (plural remainder trusts)

plural remainder trusts

  1. lawA trust which is funded by the remainder of the trustors estate left over after all specific bequests have been funded.
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