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Trust Settlement Agreement
"I need a Trust Settlement Agreement to establish a family trust in New Zealand for managing our agricultural property and investments, with provisions for both my children and grandchildren as beneficiaries, and specific requirements for sustainable farming practices."
1. Parties: Identifies the Settlor(s) and initial Trustee(s) with their full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Sets out the context and intention to establish the trust, including the Settlor's wish to create the trust and transfer initial assets
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the deed, including 'Trust Property', 'Beneficiaries', 'Vesting Date', etc.
4. Declaration of Trust: Formal establishment of the trust and confirmation of the Trustee's acceptance to act
5. Trust Purpose: Clear statement of the trust's purpose and objectives
6. Beneficiaries: Defines the primary, secondary, and default beneficiaries and their respective rights
7. Powers of Trustees: Comprehensive list of powers granted to trustees in managing the trust
8. Trustee Duties: Statutory and additional duties of trustees as per the Trusts Act 2019
9. Trust Administration: Rules for trust meetings, decision-making, and administrative procedures
10. Appointment and Removal of Trustees: Process for appointing new trustees and removing existing ones
11. Trust Property: Provisions regarding the management and handling of trust assets
12. Income and Capital Distributions: Rules governing how income and capital can be distributed to beneficiaries
13. Trust Period and Vesting: Duration of the trust and provisions for final distribution of assets
14. Variation of Trust: Circumstances and procedures for amending trust terms
15. Governing Law: Confirmation that the trust is governed by New Zealand law
1. Charitable Purposes: Required if the trust has any charitable elements or purposes
2. Investment Powers: Detailed investment guidelines and restrictions beyond standard trustee powers
3. Settlor's Powers: Any reserved powers retained by the settlor
4. Protector Provisions: Required if the trust includes a protector role
5. Business Operation Provisions: Required if the trust will operate a business
6. Māori Land Provisions: Required if the trust involves Māori land or cultural assets
7. Foreign Asset Provisions: Required if the trust holds or may hold overseas assets
8. Conflict Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving disputes between trustees or beneficiaries
9. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Guidelines: Required if the trust has specific ESG investment or management requirements
1. Schedule 1: Initial Trust Property: Detailed list and description of assets initially settled on the trust
2. Schedule 2: Named Beneficiaries: List of specifically named beneficiaries and their details
3. Schedule 3: Trustee Remuneration: Details of any trustee remuneration arrangements
4. Schedule 4: Trustee Powers: Detailed list of specific powers granted to trustees beyond statutory powers
5. Schedule 5: Meeting Procedures: Detailed procedures for trustee meetings and decision-making processes
6. Appendix A: Execution Requirements: Requirements for proper execution of trust documents
7. Appendix B: Certification Documents: Required certificates and forms for trust establishment
8. Appendix C: AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-money laundering documentation requirements
Authors
Trust Property
Initial Property
Settlor
Trustees
Original Trustees
Successor Trustees
Trust Deed
Trust Period
Vesting Date
Perpetuity Period
Primary Beneficiaries
Secondary Beneficiaries
Discretionary Beneficiaries
Final Beneficiaries
Default Beneficiaries
Excluded Persons
Distribution Date
Income
Capital
Financial Year
Balance Date
Authorised Investments
Trust Fund
Accounting Period
Appointor
Protector
Trustee Act
Proper Law
Trust Powers
Resolution
Unanimous Resolution
Majority Resolution
Corporate Trustee
Independent Trustee
Minor
Incapacitated Person
Trust Documents
Distribution
Accumulation Period
Investment Strategy
Trust Administration Expenses
Charitable Purpose
Remuneration
Related Party
Associated Person
Power of Appointment
Variation Power
Declaration of Trust
Trust Property
Beneficiary Rights
Trustee Appointment
Trustee Removal
Trustee Powers
Trustee Duties
Trust Administration
Investment Powers
Distribution Powers
Income Distribution
Capital Distribution
Trust Period
Vesting
Variation
Termination
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Confidentiality
Indemnification
Record Keeping
Meetings
Decision Making
Remuneration
Asset Management
Delegation
Protector Provisions
Accounting
Reporting
Tax Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering
Amendment Powers
Severability
Interpretation
Financial Services
Legal Services
Wealth Management
Family Office
Real Estate
Private Banking
Professional Services
Charitable Organizations
Education
Healthcare
Agriculture
Indigenous Affairs
Legal
Wealth Management
Trust Administration
Compliance
Risk Management
Private Client Services
Estate Planning
Tax Advisory
Investment Management
Operations
Document Management
Trust Lawyer
Estate Planning Attorney
Wealth Manager
Financial Advisor
Tax Consultant
Trust Administrator
Compliance Officer
Private Client Advisor
Family Office Manager
Corporate Trustee
Trust Account Manager
Legal Counsel
Trust Operations Manager
Risk Management Officer
Property Manager
Investment Advisor
Succession Planning Specialist
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