Trust FAQs - eCompanies Australia

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General Trust questions

Q. What is a trustee of a trust?

Q. What name can I call my trust?

Q. Should my trust have a corporate or individual trustee?

Q. Do I have to pay stamp duty on my trust?

Q. What happens if I lose my trust deed?

Q. How will I receive my trust deed?

Q. What is the difference between a unit and discretionary trust?

Discretionary (Family) Trusts

Q. What is a discretionary trust?

Q. Can a sole beneficiary also be sole trustee?

Q. How do I set up a family trust with a corporate trustee?

Q. What are family trust elections?

Q. What classes of beneficiaries are in your deed?

Q. How do I make changes to my family trust deed?

Unit Trusts

Q. What is a unit trust?

Q. What is the difference between a unit trust and a company?

Q. Can I have just one trustee and unit holder?

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