Trusts

A trust is a structure to which property is transferred. A trust is administered by trustees on behalf of one or more beneficiaries in accordance with the trust instrument (which could be a trust deed or a Will). We offer the following services with regards to trusts:

  • The creation of Inter Vivos Trusts and Testamentary Trusts
  • The preparation and registration of Charitable Trusts
  • Formal amendments to Trust Deeds and change of Trustees
  • Drafting of Trustees’ minutes
  • Drafting of resolutions

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LAURA MOERAT
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