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Trust
A legal arrangement in which one party transfers ownership of property to another person or entity to be managed for the benefit of a third party.
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A trust is a legal arrangement in which one person or entity (the trustor) transfers ownership of property to another person or entity (the trustee) to be held and managed for the benefit of a third party (the beneficiary).
Example
You want to ensure that your child's college education is paid for, even if something happens to you. You create a trust, transferring ownership of a portion of your savings to a trustee. The trustee will then manage the funds in the trust, investing them and making sure that the money is used to pay for your child's college education when the time comes. Your child is the beneficiary of the trust, and will receive the funds when they are needed.
Related Terms
Stale-Dated Check
A check that has not been cashed or deposited within a certain period of time, usually six months, and is considered to be no longer valid.
Bond
A debt security where an investor loans money to a borrower for interest and the return of the principal. They are low-risk but offer lower returns.
Mutual Fund
A type of fund managed by professional investment managers that pools money from many investors and uses that money to buy a diversified portfolio.