What are trusts?

A trust is an arrangement whereby one person (the settlor) transfers assets (which may include property, cash or investments) to another person (the trustee) for the good or benefit of a third person or group of people (the beneficiaries).

A trust is a way of managing assets for people and are set up (often in conjunction with a will) for a number of reasons including:

• provision for a spouse or civil partner;
• protection of young children’s inheritance;
• provision for vulnerable people who are unable to manage their own affairs;
• residential care home fee planning;
• protection of personal injury compensation; &
• tax and estate planning.

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