An attorney receives a check from the defendant in settlement of a lawsuit brought by his client, the plaintiff. Even if the check is made out in the name of the attorney, it will belong to the client as a:

A) resulting trust.
B) constructive trust.
C) totten trust.
D) spendthrift trust.

Constructive Trust

A legal remedy imposed by a court to prevent unjust enrichment, transforming the holder of property into a trustee for the benefit of another party.

Resulting Trust

A trust that arises by implication of law when property is transferred under circumstances suggesting that the transferee was not intended to have the beneficial interest.

Totten Trust

A type of revocable trust created by depositing funds into a bank account with a designated beneficiary, often used for avoiding probate upon the depositor's death.