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trust executed vs executory

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From 50 U.S. 196 - Neves v. Scott · 1850Most cited · 29 citing opinions

The distinction between trusts executed and executory is this:—a trust executed is where the party has given complete directions for settling his estate, with perfect limitations; an executory trust, where the directions are incomplete, and are rather minutes, or instructions for the settlement.