Trust Law Glossary — Plain English Definitions

A comprehensive reference glossary of trust law terms, roles, instruments, and processes. Plain English definitions for UK families and trustees — covering settlors, trustees, beneficiaries, trust deeds, discretionary trusts, bare trusts, and the legal framework governing private family trusts in the United Kingdom.

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The glossary covers trust roles and parties, trust types and structures, legal documents and instruments, governance and administration terms, tax and compliance terminology, and trust protection concepts.