Drafting a Trust In Corvallis, Oregon

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In Corvallis, Oregon, a trust is a setup under which property is possessed by one person or entity, to be used for the benefit of another.

Trusts serve a number of purposes. For example, they can be set up to ensure that the beneficiary (say, a child) will perpetually have enough money to live off of, but will be unable to spend it all on frivolities.

If you are a trustee, you can permit the beneficiary to access the trust under any conditions you see fit (or make it unconditional, if you want). The point is that, if you make sure the trust agreement is well-constructed, you can help the beneficiary in any way you like, secure in the knowledge that they won't be able (or will find it extremely difficult) to spend it on things you don't approve of.

The trust can also be set up to permit the beneficiary to spend as much of the money in it on anything they like. Of course, few people do this, because the trust isn't likely to last very long under such an arrangement, especially if the beneficiary is a teenager or young adult.

What to Include in Any Corvallis, OR Trust

To establish a valid trust in Corvallis, Oregon, 4 elements must be present. The first element is purpose - the property being held in trust must be there for a reason. Your trust can serve just about any lawful purpose you can think of.

Second, the trust must also name a trustee. The trustee is the person who is truly going to administer the trust, and has possession and control of the property while it is the subject of the trust.

The third required element to make a valid trust is the beneficiary or beneficiaries. Because a trust, by definition, is set up to benefit someone or something, that entity must be identified in the trust. However, if the person(s) meant to benefit from the trust do not yet exist, they can still be valid beneficiaries, as long as they are part of an identifiable class of people, and can be easily identified if they are born. For example, you could set up a trust to benefit your grandchildren, even if you don't truly have any grandchildren yet.

Lastly, the trust needs to truly be composed of something. A trust document must name the money or property which is directly being held in trust, which is identified as the "corpus" or "body" of the trust.

Can A Corvallis, Oregon Trust Drafting Attorney Help?

While it's not difficult to understand the basic requirements of a trust, actually creating a trust can be a bit more confusing. Therefore, it is advisable to contact a knowledgeable Corvallis, Oregon attorney to help you set up a trust.

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Life in Corvallis

Corvallis is a city of about 54,460 people. It is located in the central west region of Oregon, specifically in Benton County. Why Corvallis is well-known is because it is the home of Oregon State University.

Popular attractions include Benton County Courthouse, Peavy Arboretum, Corvallis Arts Center, Alan Berg Park, BMX Track, Corl House, Chip Ross Park, Franklin Square Park, and Riverfront Commemorative Park.

The city is home to many law firms and law offices that train excellent attorneys to handle any and every legal need. Therefore residents and local businesses have no issues finding legal guidance.

Famous residents, past and present, include Meredith Brooks, Brad Badger, Dick Fosbury, Kevin Boss, Ralph Miller, Ben Masters, Robb Thomas, Mike Riley, and Jason Reed.

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