Trust Fundamentals - Module 1 (Canadian)
In Module 1 of Trust Fundamentals, both the purpose of trusts and the history of trusts, dating back to the Roman Empire and the Crusades, are reviewed. The module proceeds with the nuts and bolts of the primary trust categories, trust income distribution categories, and complex trust language. Students learn about the main parties to a trust as well as the additional parties to a trust. The role of a trustee in a mutli-generational family trust is explored through a fictional case of a family grappling with complex estate planning issues.
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hours
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