testamentary trust
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“A testamentary trust is a trust created in a will. When you die, if the trust is ‘triggered,’ the trust springs into being,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
In a will, this is typically set up as what’s called a testamentary trust, which is a trust that springs out of a will.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Alternatively, you could each place your 50% interest in the home into a testamentary trust at your death, giving the surviving spouse the right to live there for life.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
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