QDOT
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004052
An abbreviation for Qualified Domestic Trust, a type of trust used in estate planning when a non-citizen spouse inherits property from a deceased U.S. citizen spouse. This trust allows the estate to qualify for the marital deduction, deferring estate taxes until the non-citizen spouse's death or until distributions are made from the trust. It must meet specific requirements outlined in the Internal Revenue Code.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004052 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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