Can A Trust Have More Than One Grantor

Can A Trust Have More Than One Grantor

Yes, a trust can have more than one grantor, also called a settlor or trustor. This is common for couples who create a joint revocable living trust to pool their shared assets into a single estate planning document; however, this is not necessary with a Bulletproof Trust because the grantor does not keep "revertor rights" and maintains no control or ownership of the assets.
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