&gt; Most require a distribution, but many do not dictate on how this distribution is to be used or put a limit on how much can be distributed. It&#x27;s often used as a way to pass on an inheritance to avoid or limit tax consequences.<p>Yes <i>but</i> you can write the documents in such a way that it is required. In other words, I&#x27;d be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was legally structured that way which is possible with such trusts.