The Louisiana Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a specific type of trust arrangement in the state of Louisiana. This trust is established by a single individual, known as the trust or, for the benefit of their spouse, who acts as the beneficiary. The primary purpose of this trust is to provide lifetime income for the beneficiary spouse while also allowing them the power of appointment. The power of appointment refers to the ability of the beneficiary spouse to designate who will ultimately receive the assets remaining in the trust upon their death. There are several variations or types of Louisiana Marital-deduction Residuary Trusts with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse, each with its own unique features and provisions. Some common types include: 1. General Marital-deduction Trust: This type of trust allows the beneficiary spouse to receive income from the trust for their lifetime and provides them with the power to appoint the remaining assets to their chosen beneficiaries upon their death. 2. TIP Trust (Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust): A TIP trust is created to qualify for the marital deduction for estate tax purposes. It ensures that the assets will pass to the beneficiary spouse and allows them to benefit from the income generated by the trust during their lifetime. The beneficiary spouse also retains the power of appointment to direct the remaining assets upon their death. 3. Pour over Trust: A pour over trust is established when the trust or's estate plan includes a will containing a provision that transfers any assets not already in a trust to the Louisiana Marital-deduction Residuary Trust. This type of trust ensures that any remaining assets are passed to the beneficiary spouse with all the benefits and features of the trust. 4. Irrevocable Trust: An irrevocable trust is one that cannot be modified or revoked once it is established. This type of trust provides the trust or with the assurance that the trust assets will be protected and utilized for the benefit of the beneficiary spouse. In summary, the Louisiana Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a trust arrangement that allows for the provision of lifetime income to a spouse while also providing them with the power to appoint the remaining assets upon their death. Different variations and types of this trust exist, including the General Marital-deduction Trust, TIP Trust, Pour over Trust, and Irrevocable Trust.