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Can there be a trustee and beneficiary to an irrevocable trust?
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.
Can the same person be the trustee and a beneficiary of an irrevocable trust?
No. That would invalidate the trust.
What is the beneficiary in a trust?
the beneficiary in a trust is the person whom benefits from that which is held in trust.
Can the trustee and beneficiary be the same person in case of private trust?
If there is (1) more than one trustee; and, (2) the trustee-beneficiary cannot act as trustee unilaterally; and (3) the other trustee is not a beneficiary of the trust, yes. If the the trustee is also designated the beneficiary, the trust fails as illusory.
Can the same person be both the beneficiary and the trustee of a revocable trust?
Yes.
Is it possible to arrange an irrevocable trust with the same person as grantor trustee and beneficiary?
You cannot have the same person as grantor, trustee and beneficiary in any trust. There is no trust created in such a set up. The grantor in an irrevocable trust cannot be the trustee. The property in an irrevocable trust must be permanently separated from the grantor's control.
Can the same person be both the beneficiary and the trustee of a blind trust?
No. The trustee has full control over the assets in the trust. In a 'blind trust' the trustee must be completely independent. If the beneficiary is the trustee then the trustee is not completely independent.
Can an estate be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust?
Yes, an estate can be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust.
Can you name a trust as a beneficiary?
Yes, you can name a trust as a beneficiary of a financial account or insurance policy.
Can a trustee legally sue a beneficiary in a trust dispute?
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.
Can you be the sole trustee and sole beneficiary of a trust?
Yes, it is possible to be the sole trustee and sole beneficiary of a trust.
Can a future beneficiary borrow against his assets in trust?
If the trust is a spendthrift trust, then no, the beneficiary probably cannot borrow against it. It is up to the lender.
