Grantor Retained Trust


Definition of "Grantor retained trust"

Sandra Lockhart & <br>Lisa Hernandez
  Opes Real Estate Group

Trust under which grantor retains income from the assets that have been transferred to the trust. This trust permits the avoidance of probate, protects the assets from creditors, and leads to the savings of substantial taxes.


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