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Land Trust

A trust arrangement in which a trustee holds title to real estate while the beneficiary retains management and control.

How it works

Available by statute or practice in certain U.S. states. The trustee holds record title; the beneficiary directs the trustee.

Common uses

  • — Holding real estate title
  • — Some privacy of record ownership

Key considerations

  • — Privacy is limited and not anonymity
  • — Does not by itself provide liability protection
  • — Lender and title insurer requirements apply

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