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 Trustee has discretion regarding:  which beneficiaries to pay, and/or  how much to pay.  May (or may not) be subject to a stated standard.  Also called “spray” or “sprinkle” trusts.

 No interest in income or principal until the trustee exercises discretion.  In effect, beneficiary hopes to receive property under a power of appointment the settlor placed into the trust.

 General rule = not reachable until paid  Exceptions:  Settlor and beneficiary same person  Child support under Family Code §

 Trust Code § (a).  Dillard – p. 92