Which statement describes the purpose of a QTIP trust?

Which statement describes the purpose of a QTIP trust?

• A. Provides income to the surviving spouse while preserving control over remainder.
• B. Directs assets to grandchildren to skip a generation.
• C. Provides liquidity for the estate but does not preserve remainder rights.
• D. Automatically transfers assets to heirs upon spouse's death.

Answer: (A)