Trust Fundamentals - Module 1

  • 16 Lessons

  • Duration

    91 Minutes

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In Module 1 of Trust Fundamentals, both the purpose of trusts and the history of trusts, dating back to the Roman Empire and the Crusades, are reviewed. Read More

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Overview

  • Learning Objectives

    1 Minute 14 Seconds

Trust Background

  • Trust History

    1 Minute
  • History - Part I

    2 Minutes
  • History - Part II

    2 Minutes

Trust Categories

  • Primary Categories of a Trust

    1 Minute
  • Trust's Income Distribution

    3 Minutes
  • Trust's Income Distribution Examples

    5 Minutes
  • Trust's Complex Language

    6 Minutes

Parties to a Trust

  • Main Parties

    1 Minute
  • Additional Parties - Part I

    3 Minutes
  • Additional Parties - Part II

    2 Minutes
  • Additional Parties - Part III

    2 Minutes
  • Homework I - Trust Dynamics: Authority, Protection, and Perception

    30 Minutes

The Descendants

  • Matt's Role as Trustee

    2 Minutes
  • Homework II - Trustee Powers and Responsibilities

    30 Minutes

Conclusion

  • Wrap Up

    30 Seconds

Test Your Knowledge

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In Module 1 of Trust Fundamentals, both the purpose of trusts and the history of trusts, dating back to the Roman Empire and the Crusades, are reviewed. The module proceeds with the nuts and bolts of the primary trust categories, trust income distribution categories, and complex trust language. Students learn about the main parties to a trust as well as the additional parties to a trust, either individuals or corporate. The role of a trustee in a dynastic family trust is explored through a fictional case of a family grappling with complex estate planning issues.

Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hours

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