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Dynasty trust

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001791

A type of irrevocable trust designed to hold assets for multiple generations, often for the benefit of grandchildren and future descendants, while minimizing estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. This trust structure aims to preserve wealth within a family over an extended period. It is subject to the rule against perpetuities in some jurisdictions, limiting its duration.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001791
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/dynasty-trust/"
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