Definition of Testamentary Trust



Testamentary trust is a provision in a will that appoints a trustee who will manage the distribution of the trustor’s assets upon the death of a trustor. The appointment of a trustee by the testamentary trust is irrevocable.

 


There are normally three parties involved in a testamentary trust. First, the trustor or guarantor who is writing the will, and naming the person to become a trustee. The second is the trustee who will manage the assets of the trustor. And third is the beneficiary or beneficiaries who will receive any assets as per the will is written.


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