Trustor
/ˈtrʌstɔːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who creates a trust by placing assets under the control of a trustee.
The trustor transferred property into the trust for the benefit of their children.
Forms
- trustee
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Commentary
The term 'trustor' is often used interchangeably with 'settlor' or 'grantor'; clarity in drafting may require defining it explicitly.
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