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   Trust

   /trəst/

   

   noun

   • 1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something: "relations have to be built on trust" Similar confidencebelieffaithfreedom from suspicion/doubtsurenesscertaintycertitudeassuranceconvictioncredencerelianceOpposite distrustmistrustskepticism
   • ▪ acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation: "I used only primary sources, taking nothing on trust"
   • ▪ the state of being responsible for someone or something: "a man in a position of trust" Similar responsibilitydutyobligation
   • ▪ a person or duty for which one has responsibility: literary "rulership is a trust from God"
   • 2. an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries: "a trust was set up" Similar safe keepingkeepingprotectionchargecarecustodytrusteeshipguardianship
   • ▪ a body of trustees.
   • ▪ an organization or company managed by trustees: "a charitable trust"
   • 3. a large company that has or attempts to gain monopolistic control of a market. dated US
   • 4. commercial credit: archaic West Indian "my master lived on trust at an alehouse"
   • 5. a hope or expectation: archaic "all the great trusts of womanhood"

   verb

   • 1. believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of: "I should never have trusted her" Similar have faith input/place one's trust inhave (every) confidence inbelieve inpin one's hopes/faith onrely ondepend onbank oncount onbe sure ofbe convinced byswear byconfide inOpposite distrustmistrustdoubt
   • ▪ allow someone to have, use, or look after (someone or something of importance or value) with confidence: "I'd trust you with my life" Similar entrustput in the hands ofallow to look after/use
   • ▪ commit (someone or something) to the safekeeping of: "they don't like to trust their money to anyone outside the family" Similar consigncommitgivehand overturn overassigncommend
   • ▪ have confidence; hope (used as a polite formula in conversation): "I trust that you have enjoyed this book" Similar hopeexpectthink likelydare sayimaginebelieveassumepresumesupposetake itinformal:guess
   • ▪ have faith or confidence: "she trusted in the powers of justice"
   • ▪ place reliance on (luck, fate, or something else over which one has little control): "trusting to the cover of night, I ventured out"
   • 2. allow credit to (a customer): archaic "all persons are forbid to trust sailors"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse traust, from traustr ‘strong’; the verb from Old Norse treysta, assimilated to the noun.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trustable adjective
   • 2. truster noun

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2. www.investopedia.com › articles › personal-financeWill vs. Trust: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia

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   5 days ago · Both transfer an estate to heirs, but only a trust can skip probate court Matthew Jarrell is the founder of DocSpot Financial. He has 5+ years of experience creating investment, tax, and estate ...

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   3 days ago · Here are the basics. The basics of trusts are easy to understand. Trusts are legal entities that allow one party to manage assets for the benefit of another. They involve three key roles: the ...

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   4 days ago · A trust agreement is often called a declaration of trust. It is a legal document that describes the terms and conditions of how a person’s valuable assets will be repositioned, protected, held, or managed in the case of death or incapacitation. A trust is classified in two ways – living or testamentary. A living trust is created during the ...

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   3 days ago · Define trust within the professional context. In the world of professions, trust is the foundation. Trust is built on integrity, honesty, and communication. Professionals must trust each other to work effectively. Trust is essential for teamwork and collaboration to thrive. Without trust, professional relationships can quickly deteriorate.

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   What is a trust & how does it work?

   • Trusts are legal arrangements that provide for the transfer of assets from their owner, called the grantor or trustor, to a trustee. They set the terms for the trustee’s management of the assets, for distributions to one or more designated beneficiaries, and for the ultimate disposition of the assets.

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   What is a trust agreement?

   • A trust agreement is often called a declaration of trust. It is a legal document that describes the terms and conditions of how a person’s valuable assets will be repositioned, protected, held, or managed in the case of death or incapacitation. A trust is classified in two ways – living or testamentary.

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   What is a trust under a will?

   • A trust under a will is a testamentary trust. It involves an asset held by an individual that creates a new trust following their death. For example, a person could bequeath $250,000 worth of listed shares to be held under a testamentary trust for her granddaughter.

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   What is a trust in estate planning?

   • Trusts are frequently used in estate planning to benefit, and provide for the distribution of assets to, the heirs of the grantor. In addition, trusts can be created to serve a variety of purposes, both before and after the death of the grantor.

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8. reviews.history.ac.uk › review › 287aWhy We Need a History of Trust | Reviews in History

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   4 days ago · What we really need is a genealogy of trust. Perhaps Diderot can help us make the leap from power to trust. He once said that 'The consent of men united in society is the foundation of power.'. (15) It is the nature of that consent, the ways in which it is generated and sustained, that need to be more closely examined.

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   4 days ago · Unlike a company, a trust is not a separate legal entity. Instead, it is an agreement between the key parties to the trust. This agreement between the parties needs to be written down in the form of a trust deed. The trust deed is the legal agreement that will govern the operation of the trust and the role of each party to the trust.

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    4 days ago · Both a family trust and a will require someone to be responsible for managing the property and the distributions. In a family trust, this person is the trustee. In a will, this person is the executor. Both a trustee and an executor must act in the interests of the beneficiaries. However, there are also differences between family trusts and wills.