Oklahoma Charitable Remainder Inter Vivos Unit rust Agreement is a legal and financial tool used for charitable giving in the state of Oklahoma. This agreement allows individuals to make a charitable donation while retaining an income stream from the donated assets. In detail, an Oklahoma Charitable Remainder Inter Vivos Unit rust Agreement involves the transfer of assets, such as cash, securities, real estate, or other valuable properties, by a donor to a trust. The trust is then managed by a trustee, who is typically a financial institution or a trusted individual. The donor, also known as the granter, designates one or more charitable organizations as the ultimate beneficiary of the trust. The beneficiary receives the remainder interest after the income interest is paid to the donor and, if applicable, another non-charitable beneficiary. The income interest is determined as a fixed percentage of the trust's fair market value, reevaluated annually. This allows for potential growth of the trust, resulting in increased income over time for the donor. Additionally, the donor may receive a charitable income tax deduction, based on the expected remainder value received by the charity. Several types of Oklahoma Charitable Remainder Inter Vivos Unit rust Agreements exist, each with its own characteristics and benefits for the donor: 1. Standard Charitable Remainder Unit rust (CUT): In this type of agreement, the income interest payout to the donor remains fixed throughout the term of the trust, irrespective of changes in the trust's value. This provides a steady income stream for the donor. 2. Net Income Charitable Remainder Unit rust (NICEST): Unlike the standard CUT, the NICEST allows for fluctuations in income payments based on the trust's net income in a given year. This can be advantageous for periods of lower trust returns, as the donor's income payments will be reduced accordingly. 3. Flip Charitable Remainder Unit rust (FLIP CUT): This type of unit rust initially operates as a net income CUT, but "flips" to a standard CUT once a triggering event occurs. The triggering event is typically the sale of a donated asset or the occurrence of a specified date. In summary, an Oklahoma Charitable Remainder Inter Vivos Unit rust Agreement gives individuals the opportunity to support charitable causes while providing them with an income stream during their lifetime. The various types of unit rusts provide flexibility and benefits tailored to the specific needs and goals of the donor.