Directors' Resolution to Distribute Trust Income (Circulating Resolution)

This Directors' Resolution is used to distribute trust income at the end of a financial year.

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Last updated January 15, 2025

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Directors' Resolution to Distribute Trust Income (Circulating Resolution)

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What is a directors' resolution to distribute trust income (circulating resolution)?

It is a formal decision made by all directors of a corporate trustee, confirming how trust income will be distributed among beneficiaries for a specific financial year.
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When should you use a directors' resolution to distribute trust income (circulating resolution)?

Use this resolution at the end of each financial year, typically just before 30 June, to decide and record how trust income will be distributed to beneficiaries.
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What should be in a directors' resolution to distribute trust income (circulating resolution)?

It should specify the beneficiaries, the amounts or percentages each will receive, and be signed by all directors to be valid and effective.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Directors' Resolution to Distribute Trust Income (Circulating Resolution) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • This is a standard document.
  • The resolution relies on the unanimous consent of all officeholders, which could delay or complicate the appointment process if consensus is not readily achieved.
  • This resolution must be carried out alongside other trust processes in order to be effective.

Users familiar with trusts will find the document straightforward, but should remain cautious about these gaps and consider additional safeguards or clarifications to mitigate potential risks.

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