Nevada § 163.4185 - Classifications of distribution interests
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 163.4185 — Classifications of distribution interests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163.4185. Classifications of distribution interests
1. A distribution interest may be classified as: (a) A mandatory interest if the trustee has no discretion to determine whether a distribution
should be made, when a distribution should be made or the amount of the distribution. (b) A support interest if the trustee is mandatorily required to make distributions
to the beneficiary upon the determination of the trustee that the distribution will
satisfy a defined ascertainable standard set forth in the instrument and, upon such
a determination, the trust instrument does not otherwise condition such distribution
authority on the further discretion of the trustee. (c) A discretionary interest if the trustee has discretion to determine whether a
distribution should be made, when a distribution should be made and the amount of
the distribution. 2. If a trust contains a combination of a mandatory interest, a support interest or
a discretionary interest, the trust must be separated as: (a) A mandatory interest only to the extent of the mandatory language provided in
the trust; (b) A support interest only to the extent of the support language provided in the
trust; and (c) A discretionary interest for any remaining trust property. 3. If a trust provides for a support interest that also includes mandatory language
but the mandatory language is qualified by discretionary language, the support interest
must be classified and separated as a discretionary interest. 4. As used in this section, “ ascertainable standard ” means a standard relating to a person's health, education, support or maintenance
within the meaning of section 2041(b)(1)(A) or 2514(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 2041(b)(1)(A) or 2514(c)(1) , and any regulations of the United States Treasury promulgated thereunder.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 163.4185
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 163.4185 cover?
Section 163.4185 ("Classifications of distribution interests") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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