How to establish a Discretionary or Fixed Unit Trust

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Question

How can I establish a Discretionary or Fixed Unit Trust in NowInfinity?

Answer

From the Create Documents page, select the Trust type that you want to establish from the Trusts column:

Refer to the instructions below for establishing a:

• Discretionary Trust
• Fixed Unit Trust

Discretionary Trust

Step 1: Enter the name of the Trust, Jurisdiction, Name of the Settlor, Address and Settlement Sum.

Name of Trust: Must not end with the words Pty Limited. The Trust name does not have to include the word “Trust”, but usually does.

Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction of law that is to apply is normally the State or Territory where the Trustee and other parties who sign the deed are located and where the deed is signed. You should obtain legal advice if you are unsure.

Name of Settlor and Address: The Settlor must satisfy the following conditions:

Step 2: Enter the name of the Principal/Appointor  - this is optional

You may only add one or more Individual Appointors. All Individual Appointors must be 18 years of age or over. 

Step 3: Enter the details of the Trustee.

You may only add Individual or Corporate Trustees, not a combination of both.
All Individual Trustees must be 18 years of age or over.

Step 4: Enter the Beneficiary details. You must name at least one Individual (not corporate) Beneficiary.

Step 5: Choose if you would like to include a Secondary Beneficiary

Step 6: Choose if you would like to Exclude Foreign Beneficiaries. 

If you choose option ‘Yes’, a popup will appear outlining the structure of the deed, you must click "Understood and Agree" to continue. 

Step 7: Legal Review - select what tier of Client Legal Review you would like, if any.

Step 8: Presentation - Select if you would like a printed copy of the documents.

Step 9: Stamping - Select if you would like NowInfinity to stamp the deed.

Step 10: Ready to Submit - Click the "Complete" button to finish.

If not on a subscription package, you will be directed to the payment page to make a payment and then to the Collaboration page where you can access the documents and integration options. 

Fixed Unit Trust 

Step 1: Enter Trust Name and Jurisdiction

Name of Trust: Must not end with the words Pty Limited. The Trust name does not have to include the word “Trust”, but usually does.

Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction of law that is to apply is normally the State or Territory where the Trustee and other parties who sign the deed are located and where the deed is signed. You should obtain legal advice if you are unsure.

Step 2: Enter Trustee Details

You may only add Individual or Corporate Trustees, not a combination of both.
All Individual Trustees must be 18 years of age or over.

Step 3: Enter details of Unitholder 1, how many Units they will hold and the price paid per Unit. 

Note: Whatever price per unit is entered for Unitholder 1, will be the price per unit for all Unitholders.

Note: If a Trust or Superannuation Fund is holding the units, you must obtain the name of the Trustee of the Trust or Superannuation Fund including its A.C.N. (if applicable).

Step 4: Enter the second Unitholder, or press "Remove this tab" if not required:

Step 5: Legal Review - select what tier of Client Legal Review you would like, if any.

Step 6: Presentation - Select if you would like a printed copy of the documents.

Step 7: Stamping - Select if you would like NowInfinity to stamp the deed.

Step 8: Ready to Submit - Click the "Complete" button to finish.

If not on a subscription package, you will be directed to the payment page to make payment and then to the Collaboration page where you can access the documents and Integrations.

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