Spendthrift provision

A spendthrift provision is a clause in a trust that restricts a beneficiary's ability to transfer or pledge their interest in the trust assets, effectively protecting the trust from creditors. This ensures that the beneficiary cannot irresponsibly squander their inheritance or have it seized for debts, thereby preserving the trust's assets for its intended purpose.

22 Spendthrift provision examples

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    7.4Spendthrift Provision.  Except in the case of a domestic relations order approved by the Plan Administrator or its designee, no interest of any person in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor may such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person.
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    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC, LNC-PD)
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    Section 9.04.    Spendthrift Provision. No interest of any person or entity in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind, nor shall any such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily, for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person or entity, including claims in bankruptcy proceedings. This Section shall not preclude arrangements for the withholding of taxes from deferrals, credits or benefit payments, arrangements for the recovery of benefit overpayments, arrangements for the transfer of benefit rights to another plan or arrangements for direct deposit of benefit payments to an account in a bank, savings and loan association or credit union (provided that such arrangement is not part of an arrangement constituting an assignment or alienation).
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    LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP)
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    1.5Spendthrift Provision. Benefits, payments, proceeds, claims, rights or interest of a Participant or his Beneficiary to or under this Plan shall not be subject in any manner to any claims, attachments or encumbrances due to the death, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts of the Participant or his Beneficiary, directly or indirectly, or be subject to any claim of any creditor of the Participant or his Beneficiary, through legal process or otherwise; nor shall a Participant or his Beneficiary be able or permitted in any manner to transfer, encumber, pledge, anticipate, alienate, sell, or assign any such benefits, payments, proceeds, claims, rights or interest, contingent or otherwise.
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    PULTEGROUP INC/MI/ (PHM)
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    G.    Spendthrift Provision. An Eligible Person's rights to payment under the Plan are not subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment or garnishment by creditors of the Eligible Person or the Eligible Person's beneficiary.
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    PROASSURANCE CORP (PRA)
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    2. Spendthrift Provision. Except to the extent that this provision may be contrary to law, the right of employees under the Plan shall not be subject to assignment, attachment, garnishment or alienation in any form.
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    Seneca Foods Corp (SENEA, SENEB, SENEL, SENEM)
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    5.5 Spendthrift Provision No benefit or interest under the Program is subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, or garnishment by creditors of a Participant or the Participant’s Beneficiary, and are exempt, to the maximum extent permitted by law, from the claims of creditors. Any attempt by a Participant or Beneficiary to assign or alienate the benefits issued pursuant to the terms of this Program shall cause all of such benefits to be immediately forfeited and neither Participant nor Beneficiary shall be entitled to any payment or other economic benefit with respect to the forfeited Incentive Benefit or otherwise under the terms of the Program. As used in this section, the words assignment and alienation include any sale, transfer, or other disposition; any anticipation, pledge, security agreement, or other method of securing payment or performance of an obligation; any garnishment, execution, attachment, levy, or other method of satisfying creditors’ claims. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the prohibition on assignment and alienation shall not restrict the Company or any Subsidiary’s obligation to engage in tax withholding.
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    UFP INDUSTRIES INC (UFPI)
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    9.4Spendthrift Provision No interest of any person in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor may such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person.
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    Chubb Ltd (CB)
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    7.2 Spendthrift Provision – Except to the extent that this provision may be contrary to law, the right of employees under the Plan shall not be subject to assignment, attachment, garnishment or alienation in any form.
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    Seneca Foods Corp (SENEA, SENEB, SENEL, SENEM)
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    10.3 Spendthrift provision No interest of any person or entity in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor may such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person or entity, including claims for alimony, support, separate maintenance and claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
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    Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC)
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    11.2Spendthrift Provision . The Plan shall not in any manner be liable for or subject to the debts or liabilities of any Participant or beneficiary. No benefit or interest under the Plan is subject to assignment, alienation, pledge or encumbrance, whether voluntary or involuntary, and any purported or attempted assignment, alienation, pledge or encumbrance of benefits shall be void and will not be recognized by the Company or any other Employer.
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    CubeSmart (CUBE)
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    SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION A Beneficiary may not assign, transfer or encumber any benefit payable under this contract. To the extent allowed by law, the benefits provided by this contract will not be subject to the claims of any creditor of any Annuitant, Owner, or Beneficiary.
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    Gainbridge Life Insurance Co
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    10.3. Spendthrift Provision. The benefits provided hereunder will not be subject to alienation, assignment, garnishment, attachment, execution or levy of any kind, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and any attempt to cause such benefits to be so subjected will not be recognized, except to such extent as may be required by law.
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    DOMINOS PIZZA INC (DPZ)
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    SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION A Beneficiary may not assign, transfer or encumber any benefit payable under this contract. To the extent allowed by law, the benefits provided by this contract will not be subject to the claims of any creditor of any Annuitant, Owner, or Beneficiary.
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    Gainbridge Life Insurance Co
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    9.4    Spendthrift Provision. No interest of any Person in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor shall any such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily, for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such Person, including claims in bankruptcy proceedings. Phantom Stock Units credited to a Participant’s Account cannot be transferred, assigned, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered or disposed of other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. If the Participant attempts to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber or dispose of his Phantom Stock Units or any right thereunder, except as expressly permitted under the Plan, or in the event of any levy, attachment, execution, or similar process upon the right or interest conferred by the Plan, the Company may terminate the Participant’s Phantom Stock Units by notice to him, and such Phantom Stock Units shall thereupon expire and be null and void. This Section shall not preclude arrangements for the withholding of taxes from deferrals, credits, or benefit payments, arrangements for the recovery of benefit overpayments, arrangements for the transfer of benefit rights to another plan, or arrangements for direct deposit of benefit payments to an account in a bank, savings and loan association or credit union (provided that such arrangement is not part of an arrangement constituting an assignment or alienation).
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    Callon Petroleum Co
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    6.9Spendthrift Provision. A Participant’s or Beneficiary’s right to payment under the Plan is not subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, judgment, seizure, alimony or separate maintenance owed by Participant or his Beneficiary or garnishment by creditors of the Participant or his Beneficiary, either voluntarily, involuntarily by operation of law or as a result of property settlement, and any attempt to cause such right to payment to be so subjected will not be recognized, except to such extent as shall be required by law.
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    QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC (DGX)
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    14.3 Spendthrift provision No interest of any person or entity in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor may such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person or entity, including claims for alimony, support, separate maintenance and claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
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    Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC)
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    6.9    Spendthrift Provision. A Participant’s or Beneficiary’s right to payment under the Plan is not subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, judgment, seizure, alimony or separate maintenance owed by Participant or his Beneficiary or garnishment by creditors of the Participant or his Beneficiary, either voluntarily, involuntarily by operation of law or as a result of property settlement, and any attempt to cause such right to payment to be so subjected will not be recognized, except to such extent as shall be required by law.
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    QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC (DGX)
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    8.5    Spendthrift Provision. No interest of any person or entity in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor shall any such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily, for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person or entity, including claims in bankruptcy proceedings. This Section shall not preclude arrangements for the withholding of taxes from deferrals, credits, or benefit payments, arrangements for the recovery of benefit overpayments, arrangements for the transfer of benefit rights to another plan, or arrangements for direct deposit of benefit payments to an account in a bank, savings and loan association or credit union (provided that such arrangement is not part of an arrangement constituting an assignment or alienation).
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    CATERPILLAR INC (CAT)
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    6.4       Spendthrift Provision.  No interest of any person in, or right to receive a distribution under, the Plan shall be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or encumbrance of any kind; nor may such interest or right to receive a distribution be taken, either voluntarily or involuntarily for the satisfaction of the debts of, or other obligations or claims against, such person.
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    BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORP \DE\ (BYFC)
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    8.4                               Spendthrift Provision.  No Participant or Beneficiary shall have any interest in any account or Trust which can be transferred nor shall any Participant or Beneficiary have any power to anticipate, alienate, dispose of, pledge or encumber the same while in the possession or control of the Employer or the Trustee, nor shall any Account or the Trust, if any, be subject to attachment, garnishment, execution following judgment or other legal process while in the possession or control of the Employer or the Trustee.
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    LANNETT CO INC
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    ARTICLE 6 SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION   The interest of any beneficiary under this Trust, in both income or principal, may not be anticipated, alienated, or in any other manner assigned by the beneficiary, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and will not be subject to any legal process, bankruptcy proceedings, or the interference or control of the beneficiary’s creditors or others.
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    VSE CORP (VSEC)
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    11.5Spendthrift Provision. No amount payable to a Participant or a Beneficiary under the Plan will, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, attachment, garnishment, sale, transfer, assignment (either at law or in equity), levy, execution, pledge, encumbrance, charge or any other legal or equitable process, and any attempt to do so will be void; nor will any benefit be in any manner liable for or subject to the debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts of the person entitled thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, no amount payable to a Participant or a Beneficiary under the Plan will be subject to the provisions of Section 206(d)(3) of ERISA or Section 414(p) of the Code. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the Employer’s right to cause its obligations hereunder to be assumed by a successor to all or a portion of its business or assets.
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    TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/ (TJX)

What is a Spendthrift Provision?

A spendthrift provision is a clause within a trust that restricts the beneficiary’s ability to transfer or assign their interest in the trust assets. This provision is designed to prevent beneficiaries from squandering their inheritance and to protect trust assets from creditors.

When Should I Use a Spendthrift Provision?

You should consider using a spendthrift provision in a trust under the following circumstances:

  • When you want to protect the trust assets from the beneficiary’s creditors.
  • If you believe the beneficiary might be prone to irresponsible spending.
  • When you wish to ensure long-term financial stability for the beneficiary.
  • If you want to control the distribution of trust assets over a period of time rather than providing a lump sum.

How Do I Write a Spendthrift Provision?

Writing a spendthrift provision typically involves including specific language in the trust document. Here’s a basic example:

“No interest in the principal or income of this trust may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred, assigned, anticipated, or otherwise disposed of by any beneficiary prior to its actual receipt by the beneficiary. Any such action shall be void and of no effect.”

It’s advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure that the provision meets all legal requirements and effectively serves your purpose.

Which Contracts Typically Contain a Spendthrift Provision?

Spendthrift provisions are most commonly found in:

  • Trust Agreements: These are the primary contracts where spendthrift provisions are included to protect the trust assets from being wasted or claimed by creditors.
  • Wills: Occasionally, spendthrift clauses can be included in wills that create testamentary trusts.
  • Family Trusts: Spendthrift provisions are often inserted in family trusts to safeguard family wealth and ensure the financial well-being of future generations.

A clear and well-drafted spendthrift provision can provide significant benefits and protections for both the trustor and the beneficiary.

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