A discretionary trust occurs when:

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A discretionary trust is one in which the trustees have the discretion or choice about how to distribute the trust income among the beneficiaries. This means that the trustees have the power to decide how much of the income each beneficiary will receive, and when they will receive it. This can be useful when some beneficiaries need more support than others, or when it is not clear at the time the trust is created exactly how much income will be available to distribute.

A Discretionary Trust Occurs When