What is a charitable remainder unitrust?

What will be an ideal response?


Also called a CRUT, a fixed amount of income totaling not less than 5% nor more than 50% of the net fair market value of the trust property as valued annually is paid to one or more beneficiaries. Unlike an annuity trust, this amount is not fixed for the life of the beneficiary. When the trust property’s value increases, causing an increase in the income, the beneficiary receives the greater amount. The remainder of the property is given to the charity upon the death of the beneficiary.

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