Trusts and charitable trusts

09 November 2023

Trust administration

Trust administration Fee
Capital commission (gross value of trust)

5.5% once off

Income commission (gross income received)

6.6%

Trust documentation (if required): 

Fees for legal services, including preparation of Trust documentation, are charged according to the hourly legal services rates. 

Note: The same rates apply to agencies, court-appointed administrations, statutory administrations and other administrations

Charitable trust administration

Trust type Administration fee
State Trustees Australia Foundation

Up to 1.056% per annum

Private Charitable Trusts

Up to 1.056% per annum

Commercial trusts

Charged in accordance with the amounts set out in the trust deed (or other governing document) as agreed with the client

Trust documentation:

  • Fees for legal services, including preparation of trust documentation, are charged according to the hourly legal services rates.

Depending on the nature of the client’s affairs, we also provide other services for which fees are applicable. These may include legal services, financial planning, taxation and or investment services.

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