Grantor: (Also known as a trustor or settlor) A person who creates or contributes property to a trust. If more than one person creates or contributes property to a trust, each person is a grantor with respect to the portion of the trust property attributable to that person’s contribution except to the extent another person has the power to revoke or withdraw that portion.
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Guardian: An individual or bank or trust company appointed by a court to act for a minor or incapacitated person (ward). The guardian of the ward is empowered to make financial and personal decisions for the ward. A guardian of the property (also called a “committee”) manages the property of the ward.