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Inter vivos trust

An inter vivos trust is a trust that is created durring the lifetime of the settlor.  An inter vivos trust is revocable. An inter vivos trust can be distinguished from a testamentary trust.

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

The Latin name for a living trust. "Inter vivos" is Latin for "between the living."

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:18 pm