A Virgin Islands 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 agreement designed to provide for the surviving spouse of the trust or (creator of the trust) while ensuring the remaining assets pass to intended beneficiaries after the beneficiary spouse's death. This trust arrangement allows the trust or to create a trust during their lifetime or through a testamentary provision, providing the surviving spouse with income for the duration of their lifetime. The beneficiary spouse retains the power of appointment, allowing them to direct the distribution of the trust assets among the remaining beneficiaries upon their death. There are several variations or subtypes of the Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse, based on specific characteristics or adaptations to suit individual circumstances. Some common types include: 1. Traditional Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust: This type establishes a trust during the trust or's lifetime or through a will, with the surviving spouse receiving income for life from the trust assets. The powers of appointment enable the beneficiary spouse to direct the distribution of the assets among other designated beneficiaries. 2. Special Needs Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust: This type of trust may be employed when the beneficiary spouse has special needs or is eligible for government benefits. It creates a structure that ensures continued financial support for the beneficiary spouse while safeguarding their eligibility for benefits. 3. Qualified Terminable Interest Property (TIP) Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust: A TIP trust allows the trust or to provide income and access to principal to the surviving spouse while specifying the ultimate beneficiaries who will inherit the remaining trust assets after the beneficiary spouse's death. This type of trust ensures control over the distribution of assets and maximizes estate tax planning opportunities. 4. Charitable Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust: This type of trust incorporates charitable beneficiaries alongside eventual non-charitable beneficiaries. A portion or all of the trust assets are distributed to charitable organizations upon the beneficiary spouse's death, providing potential estate tax benefits. In summary, a Virgin Islands Marital-deduction Residuary Trust with a Single Trust or and Lifetime Income and Power of Appointment in Beneficiary Spouse is a versatile estate planning tool that allows for the provision of income to a surviving spouse while preserving the assets for future beneficiaries. It can be tailored to meet different needs such as supporting a special needs individual, ensuring tax-efficient distribution, or incorporating charitable goals.