A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable, tax exempt, “split-interest” giving vehicle that enables people to pursue philanthropic goals while still generating income.

Related Terms

  • Trustee

  • Testamentary Trust

  • Special Needs Trust

  • Revocable Trust

  • Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trust

  • Living Trust

  • Irrevocable Trust

  • Insurance Trust (ILIT)

  • Grantor

  • Generation-Skipping Trust (GST)

  • Credit Shelter Trust (CST)

  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT)

  • Blind Trust

  • Asset Protection Trust (APT)