Definitive Trust Deed Template for New Zealand

1. Charitable Purposes: Required if establishing a charitable trust, detailing specific charitable objectives

2. Investment Guidelines: Detailed investment parameters and restrictions, useful for trusts with significant investment assets

3. Protector Provisions: Required if the trust includes a protector role, defining their powers and duties

4. Foreign Asset Provisions: Required if the trust holds or may hold overseas assets

5. Business Operation Provisions: Required if the trust will operate a business

6. Relationship Property Provisions: Additional provisions addressing relationship property matters

7. Maori Land Provisions: Required if the trust involves Maori land holdings

8. Minor Beneficiary Provisions: Specific provisions for handling benefits for minor beneficiaries

1. Schedule 1 - Initial Trust Property: Details of property initially settled on the trust

2. Schedule 2 - Trustee Details: Full names, addresses, and contact details of initial trustees

3. Schedule 3 - Named Beneficiaries: List of specifically named beneficiaries and their details

4. Schedule 4 - Trustee Remuneration: Details of any agreed trustee remuneration arrangements

5. Schedule 5 - Execution Requirements: Specific requirements for executing trust documents

6. Schedule 6 - Trustee Meeting Procedures: Detailed procedures for trustee meetings and decision-making

7. Appendix A - Trustee Powers: Detailed listing of specific trustee powers

8. Appendix B - Certification Requirements: Requirements for certifying trust documents and decisions