Trusts and Estates

18-25 Trust
An estate planning vehicle established for the benefit of a young person, becoming absolutely entitled to the trust property on or before their 25th birthday, with specific inheritance tax implications.
Ten-Year Charge
A periodic inheritance tax charge on most forms of discretionary trusts, structured to balance the lack of generational transfer taxes.
Testamentary Trust
A testamentary trust is a legal entity created as a result of a will and generally takes effect upon the death of the grantor, in contrast to an inter vivos trust which is established during the grantor's lifetime.

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