The Ohio Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a type of trust established in Ohio that allows a single individual (the trust or) to provide for their spouse after their death while maintaining control over the distribution of assets. This type of trust is commonly used in estate planning to ensure that the surviving spouse is taken care of financially while also allowing the trust or to determine how the remaining assets will be distributed upon the spouse's death. The trust provides the surviving spouse with a lifetime income, typically in the form of regular payments, from the trust assets, ensuring their financial security. The distinguishing feature of this trust is the power of appointment granted to the beneficiary spouse. This power allows the surviving spouse to determine who will receive the remaining trust assets after their own death. The beneficiary spouse has the discretion to name individuals, such as children or other family members, as beneficiaries. This power of appointment enables the surviving spouse to have control over the ultimate distribution of the trust assets, providing flexibility and allowing for changing circumstances or family dynamics. It is important to note that there may be variations or different names for this type of trust, depending on specific circumstances or preferences. Some other possible names for similar trusts in Ohio could include: 1. Ohio Residuary Trust with Marital Deduction and Lifetime Income Trust 2. Single Trust or Residuary Trust with Marital Deduction and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse 3. Ohio Marital-deduction Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust with Single Trust or and Lifetime Income 4. Ohio Lifetime Income Trust with Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse and Single Trust or 5. Single Trust or Ohio TIP Trust with Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse These variations may have subtle differences in the terms and provisions of the trust, but they generally serve the same purpose of providing for the financial needs of a surviving spouse while allowing control over the ultimate distribution of assets. It is always recommended consulting with an estate planning attorney to determine which specific type of trust best suits individual circumstances and objectives.