Testamentary trusts present a unique opportunity for a will maker to rule from the grave and/or to provide a tax effective investment vehicle to store and grow family wealth. Structured correctly a testamentary trust can provide benefits to beneficiaries many years into the future after the will maker’s death.
This paper covers:
- what is a Testamentary Trust?
- advantages of Testamentary
- taxation issues surrounding Testamentary Trusts - current and perennial
- aspects in relation to the structuring of Testamentary Trusts.