Legal Definitions - trust relationship

A trust relationship is a type of association between two or more people that involves a high level of trust and reliance on specialized training or knowledge. It can be legally recognized and can affect the participants' legal rights and duties of care.

• Attorney-client relationship: This is a formal legal representation of a person by a lawyer. The lawyer has a duty to act in the best interest of the client and keep their informationconfidential.
• Doctor-patient relationship: This is the association between a medical provider and a patient. The doctor has a duty to ensure that the patient gives informed consent for treatment.
• Fiduciary relationship: This is a relationship in which one person is under a duty to act for the benefit of another on matters within the scope of the relationship. Examples include trustee-beneficiary, guardian-ward, principal-agent, and attorney-client relationships.

These examples illustrate how trust relationships involve a high level of trust and reliance on specialized knowledge or training. They also involve a duty to act in the best interest of the other person and keep their information confidential.