A purpose trust has a trustee just like any other trust. It's the trustee's job to manage assets in the trust according to the terms set by the person creating the trust. A separate protector may handle any administrative duties that the trustee is not responsible for.
South Dakota's purpose trust statute is the country's broadest, allowing creation of a trust for any purpose so long as that purpose does not violate the law and is not in violation of public policy.
Purpose trusts can be set up for any lawful purpose. Typical examples include the maintenance of a particular asset (like a work of art or historic building), the care of pets after the death of the owner, and charitable giving.
KEY FEATURES OF A PURPOSE TRUST
Objects for which the trust has been established must be clear in the purpose trust instrument. Valid purpose must be stated in the terms of the trust. The purpose must be consistent with public policy and must be reasonable and attainable. Must appoint trustee(s).
Because a purpose trust has no beneficiaries, it must rely on the due diligence and goodwill of persons who have no economic incentive to enforce the purpose for which the trust is created.
Unlike other trusts, a non-charitable purpose trust is designed to carry out a specific purpose, rather than benefit certain named beneficiaries. As illustrated by the charts below, non-charitable purpose trusts have a wide range of potential applications.
In some states, they can be established only to care for pets or maintain a grave site. However, other states (for example, Delaware, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) allow purpose trusts for most lawful purposes, as long as they are reasonable, attainable, and do not violate public policy.
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Trusts can be arranged to accomplish a variety of different goals. For example, you can use a trust to transfer property, help minimize estate taxes, preserve assets for minors until they are adults, or benefit a charity.
Experience Greater Flexibility and Control Over Your Assets
South Dakota's trust laws provide a significant advantage in terms of flexibility and control. Even if your trust is irrevocable, you can make modifications.
In simple terms, a trust is a legal document that governs your wishes for how and when to transfer your assets, including sentimental items, to your loved ones or charitable organizations.
You create a living trust during your lifetime by signing a trust agreement which is a legal document that directs how property transferred to the trust will be managed, when and to whom the income and principal from the trust will be paid, and to whom the trust property will be distributed when you die.
The trustee generally has the authority to withdraw money from a trust to cover the cost of third-party professionals, as well as any other expenses arising as a result of administration.
Gifts or grants may be donated to the state for specific purposes (e.g., conducting research in a particular field, assisting deserving students, providing money or other resources for the education or entertainment of an institution's inmates).
An irrevocable trust is a type of trust typically created to help protect assets and reduce federal estate taxes. The creator of the trust (the grantor) can designate assets of their choosing to transfer over to a recipient (the beneficiary).
A purpose trust is a type of trust which has no beneficiaries, but instead exists for advancing some non-charitable purpose of some kind.
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A purpose trust ownership structure can hold a business accountable to a business's founding purpose, such as protecting the environment or promoting education. The purpose can also include providing employee control of the business and an emphasis on benefits for employees.
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Nevada, South Dakota, Delaware, Alaska and Wyoming are generally recognized as the states with the most favorable trust laws and regulations. These states generally have a favorable tax environment, strong asset and privacy protection laws, and flexible decanting provisions and trust modification options.
Private-Purpose Trust Funds
These funds are used to report trust arrangements under which the income and principal benefits individuals, private organizations, or other governments. Examples are moneys or other assets donated to school districts for scholarship, student aid, charitable, and other like uses.
Relative to charitable trusts, foundations have less red tape and more potential tax advantages. These are two of the main reasons why many prefer this tax planning option. You might be able to save money by going with a foundation, but you should also prepare to potentially pay an excise tax.
Most financial planners recommend starting with at least $1 million, a threshold that accounts for setup costs, ongoing administrative expenses, and the IRS-mandated 5% annual payout. Many advisors suggest a starting endowment of $2 million or more for greater sustainability and flexibility.
Purpose trusts must have the same legal certainties as are required in relation to any Guernsey law trust, namely: • there must be certainty that the settlor intended to establish such a trust; • the property to be held on the trust must be certain; and • the objects (in this case the purposes) for which the trust has ...