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Today's Terms
Grantor
Definition:
The person who sets up or creates the trust; also called a Settlor, Trust Creator, Trust Maker, or Trustor.
Will
Definition:
A written document that provides instructions for disposing of a person's property upon the person's death. A will generally also names an executor or personal representative to handle the estate.
Estate
Definition:
The total of all assets, all debts and other obligations of an individual. At the time of death the total amount of benefits (life insurance, annuity and retirement benefits) to be paid to beneficiaries are often also considered part of the estate for Federal Estate Tax purposes
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