This type of trust provides that a fixed percentage (at least 5% of the fair market value of the assets in trust, computed each year) be paid to the beneficiary(ies) at least once a year. In a unitrust, however, the amount paid to the beneficiary(ies) will vary on a yearly basis according to the annual reevaluation of the trust principal.

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