Lastly, it is important that the grantor communicate his or her personal goals and provide written guidance that the future trustee can rely on. This might be in the form of letter to the trustee that expresses what is important to the grantor and how he or she feels about issues the trustee might encounter. The incentive trust is the grantor's legacy, and it should be a positive message to the next generation that will inspire them to make the best use of the wealth that is given to them.