Discretionary Trust

定義

A discretionary trust is a type of trust in which the trustee has the power to decide how much, when and to whom distributions are made among a class of beneficiaries. This flexibility allows the trustee to respond to changing circumstances and needs of the beneficiaries.

コンテキスト

この用語は、スイスにおけるトラスト管理の文脈で一般的に使用されます。この概念を理解することは、スイスから管理されるトラスト構造を検討または管理する国際ファミリー、起業家、法律専門家にとって不可欠です。

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