Understanding Trusts and Deeds of Trust in the Philippines
A trust, often known as a living trust, is a legal arrangement in which one person, the trustee, holds property for the benefit of another, the beneficiary. This arrangement enables asset management and protection while guaranteeing that they are dispersed in accordance with the grantor's preferences. In the Philippines, creating a Trust or getting a Deed of Trust entails a number of stages and considerations. Photo by Daria Obymaha Types of Trusts 1. Living Trust (Inter Vivos Trust): This type of trust is established during the grantor's lifetime and provides for asset management while the grantor is still alive. It might be revocable (changeable) or irrevocable (unchangeable). 2. Testamentary Trust: This trust is created through a will and takes effect after the grantor's death. 3. Charitable Trust: Charitable trusts are created to benefit a certain charity or the broader public. Benefits of Trusts 1. Asset Management refers to the professional management of assets. 2. Tr...