Bare Trust Deed
A Bare Trust Deed establishes a bare trust. In this type of trust, the only interest that the trustee has in the trust property is the bare legal title, and it is not required to perform further legal duties.
Last updated January 14, 2025
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What is a bare trust deed?
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When should you use a bare trust deed?
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The Legal Risk Score of a Bare Trust Deed Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- Trust deeds must follow specific signing and witness procedures.
- Deeds often involve the distribution of assets of meaningful value and carry tax implications.
- This document is relatively simple to complete.
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