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pour-over

adjective/ˈpɔːrəʊvər/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Of a will provision that channels probate assets into an existing trust to be administered under its terms.

Her pour-over will swept every asset that had escaped the living trust straight back into it on death.

Topic: Trusts & equity in Legal English

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