Archive for May, 2009

QTIP Trusts and California’s Total Return Trust

A qualified terminable interest property trust (QTIP) is often included as a subtrust for a married couple. When combined with bypass subtrust that captures the amount of the first deceased spouse’s lifetime exemption, the QTIP allows the assets be used for the income benefit of the surviving spouse while preserving the principal for the [...]

May 11, 2009 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Trusts • No Comments