Yes, a per stirpes beneficiary can be a trust. In this context, "per stirpes" refers to a method of distributing an estate where a beneficiary's share is passed down to their descendants if they predecease the testator. If a trust is named as a beneficiary and one of its beneficiaries passes away, the trust can distribute the inherited assets according to its terms, potentially to the deceased beneficiary's descendants.
"Per stirpes" and "per capita" are terms used in inheritance law to describe how an estate is divided among beneficiaries. "Per stirpes" means that if a beneficiary predeceases the deceased, their share is passed down to their descendants. In contrast, "per capita" means that the estate is divided equally among all living beneficiaries, regardless of their familial relationship to the deceased.
In a stirpes inheritance, the share that a deceased beneficiary would have received is passed on to their descendants. This means that if a beneficiary dies before the inheritance is distributed, their share goes to their children or next of kin, following the principle of representation. It is important to clearly outline this provision in a will or trust document to ensure that distribution is in accordance with the testator's wishes.
FDIC insurance for trust accounts works by providing coverage for each beneficiary named in the trust, up to the maximum limit per beneficiary. This means that each beneficiary is insured separately, potentially increasing the total coverage for the trust account.
the beneficiary in a trust is the person whom benefits from that which is held in trust.
An estate of a decedent is distributed per stirpes if each branch of the family is to receive an equal share of an estate
A trustee and a beneficiary are essential to a trust. Without a trustee and a beneficiary there is no valid trust. They should not be the same person.
Yes, an estate can be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust.
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No, "in trust for" and "beneficiary" are not the same. "In trust for" refers to an arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of the beneficiary, who is the individual entitled to benefit from those assets. The trustee has a fiduciary duty to manage the trust in the best interests of the beneficiary, but they are separate roles in the context of a trust.
Yes, you can name a trust as a beneficiary of a financial account or insurance policy.
Yes, a trustee can legally sue a beneficiary in a trust dispute if there is a valid reason for the lawsuit, such as breach of trust or misconduct by the beneficiary.
Yes, a trust distribution can be in accordance with the will of a predeceased beneficiary if the trust document allows for it. Typically, if the trust specifies that distributions are to be made based on the terms of a beneficiary's will, or if the trust includes a provision for the distribution of the deceased beneficiary's share to their estate or heirs, it can align with the beneficiary's will. However, the specific terms of the trust and applicable laws will ultimately govern the distribution process.