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A trust is an entity set up to maintain and distribute assets in accordance with the trust creator. There are specific laws on how a trust can be set up and run, what reporting and what taxes have to be paid. There are also laws about how long a trust can last.

A will is the method used to specify how one's assets will be distributed upon death. Often a will with create a trust. Wills also are subject to specific laws and taxes.

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