settlor

Definition of "settlor"
  1. An individual who establishes a trust through a formal document and usually transfers the original assets into it
How to use "settlor" in a sentence
  1. The settlor included his valuable art collection as the trust's first assets.
  2. After the settlor's demise, the beneficiaries had various questions regarding the trust's management.
  3. The settlor can make changes to the trust agreement during his or her lifetime.

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