Family (Discretionary) Trust Deed
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A Family (Discretionary) Trust Deed is an essential legal document that establishes a flexible trust structure to manage and protect family assets. Whether you are a legal professional assisting clients with estate planning or an individual seeking asset protection, having a legally binding Family Trust Deed ensures financial security, tax benefits, and efficient wealth distribution.
Discretionary trusts are trusts under which the trustee has a “discretion” as to the manner in which the trust property, usually both the capital and the income of the trust fund, will be distributed. This discretion gives the trustee a power to decide the proportions in which the trust fund will be distributed, or “appointed”, among the beneficiaries. The basic machinery of a discretionary trust is a power of appointment. A power of appointment is an authority vested in a person to deal with or dispose of property. Often the trust will then use language to the effect of, “including power to appoint in favour of one to the exclusion of all others”. As a result no beneficiary or object of a discretionary trust has any entitlement to any specific part of the trust property, whether capital or income, unless and until nominated by the trustee.
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What’s Included in the Family (Discretionary) Trust Deed
Our Family Trust Deed includes key provisions necessary for structuring a compliant and effective trust. Some essential sections covered in this agreement include:
- Definitions & Interpretation – Establishes clear meanings for all terms used in the document.
- Establishment of the Trust – Defines the creation and purpose of the trust.
- Appointment of Trustee – Outlines the selection and duties of trustees.
- Discretionary Distribution of Income & Capital – Provides flexibility in distributing assets among beneficiaries.
- Trustee Powers & Responsibilities – Sets out the decision-making powers and legal obligations of trustees.
- Beneficiary Rights & Eligibility – Clarifies who is eligible to benefit from the trust.
- Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation – Ensures assets are safeguarded from creditors and external claims.
- Taxation Considerations & Compliance – Addresses tax planning strategies to maximise benefits.
- Trust Amendments & Termination – Allows modifications to the trust deed while maintaining compliance.
- Dispute Resolution Procedures – Outlines processes for resolving conflicts between trustees and beneficiaries.
- Confidentiality & Record-Keeping – Ensures trust affairs remain private and well-documented.
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