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CRUT/CRAT

What is a CRT?

A Charitable Remainder Trust is a type of Irrevocable Trust that benefits a current beneficiary at the beginning, but at the end of its term, the “remainder” amount passes to charity.

Types of CRT

To satisfy the rules set up by Congress, a CRT may take the form of a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) or a Charitable Remainder UniTrust (CRUT).

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)

In a CRAT, the Grantor donates assets to the CRAT. The CRAT terms require that the Trustee pays to the beneficiary a fixed percentage of the donated asset. This takes the form of an “annuity.” The beneficiary receives a fixed amount over the trust term. At the end of the trust term, the “remainder” passes to charity.

Charitable Remainder UniTrust (CRUT)

In a CRUT, the Grantor donates assets to the CRUT. The CRUT terms require that the trustee pays to the beneficiary a set percentage of the trust assets valued each year. So, rather than receiving a fixed amount as in the CRAT, the beneficiary can receive more or less money each year.

Typical Estate Questions About CRTs:

Here are some questions clients, beneficiaries, and Trustees ask:

Do I have to put certain types of assets in the charitable remainder annuity trust?

No, but in general the tax benefits are maximized by placing low tax basis assets in the trust.

Can I put cash in the charitable remainder annuity trust?

Yes, but low-basis property usually results in a better tax result.

Can I have personal property pass to the charitable remainder annuity trust?

Yes, but these assets might be sold, so the reason for placing this property into a CRT need be well thought out.

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