The Utah Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a specialized legal arrangement designed to provide financial benefits and security to married couples in the state of Utah. This trust type enables the trust or (the person creating the trust) to transfer their assets to a trust while ensuring that their surviving spouse is well-provided for during their lifetime and even beyond. The primary purpose of this trust is to utilize the marital deduction rules of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to minimize estate taxes upon the trust or's passing. By establishing this type of trust, the trust or's assets can pass to their spouse without incurring any estate tax liability, thus preserving the couple's wealth and transferring it to the surviving spouse in a tax-efficient manner. Key features of the Utah Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse include: 1. Single Trust or: This trust is established by a single individual, typically the person with more significant assets or estate planning concerns. 2. Lifetime Income for Beneficiary Spouse: The trust includes provisions that ensure the surviving spouse receives income generated by the trust assets during their lifetime. This income can be used to cover living expenses, financial support, and maintaining the spouse's quality of life. 3. Power of Appointment: The trust allows the beneficiary spouse (the surviving spouse) the power to direct the distribution of the trust assets among various beneficiaries after their death. This power can provide flexibility and control to the surviving spouse, allowing them to tailor distributions based on their wishes and changing circumstances. 4. Residuary Trust: The trust assets, not consumed during the lifetime of the beneficiary spouse, are set to pass to designated beneficiaries, typically children or other relatives, after the surviving spouse's death. This ensures that both spouses' wishes are honored, while still providing for the surviving spouse's needs during their lifetime. 5. Tax Savings: Through the utilization of the marital deduction rules, this trust aims to minimize estate taxes, as the assets passing to the trust generate a deduction that reduces the taxable estate upon the trust or's death. This enables more of the couple's wealth to be transferred tax-efficiently to their beneficiaries. Different variations or names of the Utah Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse may include: 1. Irrevocable Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse. 2. Revocable Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse. 3. Testamentary Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse. These variations depend on factors such as the trust's flexibility, revocability, and when it becomes effective (e.g., during the trust or's lifetime or upon their death). It is essential to consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to determine the most suitable trust type based on individual circumstances, goals, and applicable laws.