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Plain-English meaning
Testamentary Trust
A trust created by a will and generally established through probate after the testator's death.
Why the term matters
It can manage inherited property for minors or other beneficiaries under court and trust terms.
Do not confuse it with
It differs from a living trust created during life; a pour-over will may fund an existing living trust instead.