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Simple English definitions for legal terms
complete voluntary trust
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A quick definition of complete voluntary trust:
A complete voluntary trust is a type of trust that has been fully established and executed. It is a legal arrangement where a person (the settlor) transfers their assets to a trustee to manage and distribute to beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust. This type of trust is different from an incomplete or partially executed trust.
Complicity is when someone is involved in a crime or immoral behavior with another person. This can happen if they participate in the crime themselves or if they help someone else commit the crime. For example, if someone drives a getaway car for a bank robber, they are complicit in the crime. The Model Penal Code recognizes that someone can be an accomplice even if they didn't directly commit the crime themselves.
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A more thorough explanation:
A complete voluntary trust is a type of trust that has been fully executed. This means that all the necessary legal requirements have been met and the trust is now in effect.
Complicity refers to the act of being an accomplice or participating in a criminal act. This can include either actively participating in the crime or simply being aware of it and not reporting it. For example, if someone helps plan a robbery or provides a getaway car, they are considered complicit in the crime.
Under the Model Penal Code, a person can be considered an accomplice even if they did not directly participate in the crime but were legally accountable for the actions of another person who did.
For instance, if someone hires a hitman to commit murder, they can be considered complicit in the crime even if they did not physically carry out the act themselves.