Express trust is a legal term used to describe a type of trust that is created intentionally, with the express intention of the settlor (person who is creating the trust) being communicated clearly. Some synonyms for the term express trust include declared trust, explicit trust, defined trust, and manifest trust. An express trust represents absolute certainty in relation to the intention of the settlor and is contrasted with an implied or resulting trust, which is implied or presumed by law. The use of an express trust is essential in cases where the settlor wants full control over his assets and wishes to ensure that the assets are utilized for the purposes specified in the trust document.