Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)

A split-interest trust that provides for the annual distribution to a noncharitable beneficiary or beneficiaries of a fixed amount, not less than five percent of the initial value of the trust property for the life or lives of living persons or for a term of not more than 20 years. The remainder must be held by a qualified charity. § 664.

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