The Maryland Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a legal instrument that allows a person (trust or) to establish a trust for their spouse (beneficiary) while ensuring that the remaining trust assets pass to the predetermined beneficiaries after the spouse's lifetime. This Trust provides several benefits, including the reduction of estate taxes and the ability to provide financial security for the surviving spouse. There are two different types of Maryland Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse: the Qualified Terminable Interest Property (TIP) Trust and the Non-Qualified Terminable Interest Property (TIP) Trust. 1. Qualified Terminable Interest Property (TIP) Trust: This type of trust allows the trust or to transfer assets to the surviving spouse during their lifetime while maintaining control over how the remaining trust assets are distributed after the spouse's death. The surviving spouse is entitled to receive income from the trust for their lifetime, and they have limited power of appointment to determine the ultimate beneficiaries of the trust upon their death. 2. Non-Qualified Terminable Interest Property (TIP) Trust: In contrast to the TIP Trust, the TIP Trust does not qualify for the marital deduction for federal estate tax purposes. It offers more flexibility in the distribution of trust assets, allowing the trust or to designate beneficiaries beyond the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse also receives lifetime income from the trust and has the power to appoint the remaining assets to beneficiaries upon their death. Both types of trusts are designed to offer financial security to the surviving spouse and ensure the protection and ultimate distribution of the trust assets according to the trust or's wishes. They also have tax advantages and provide a means for estate planning and wealth transfer strategies. By establishing a Maryland Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse, individuals can protect their assets, reduce estate taxes, provide for their spouse's needs, and ensure the efficient distribution of their estate after their lifetime. This legal instrument offers peace of mind and security, allowing individuals to control their legacy and support their loved ones in the most tax-efficient manner possible.