Welcome to Ebra Partners
Trust Lawyers Melbourne
Discretionary, testamentary, and family trusts structured for asset protection, succession planning, and tax efficiency.
What Is a Trust?
A trust is a legal relationship in which a trustee holds and manages assets for the benefit of others. The trustee holds legal title, while the beneficiaries hold the beneficial interest, and the trustee is bound by the trust deed and by law to act in the beneficiaries' interests.
Trusts are used for asset protection, succession planning, and structuring how wealth passes between generations. The right structure depends on your circumstances, so it is worth taking advice before a trust is established.
Speak to an Estate LawyerTypes of Trust We Advise On
Discretionary (Family) Trusts
The trustee decides how income and capital are distributed among a class of beneficiaries. Commonly used by families and business owners for asset protection and flexible distribution of income.
Testamentary Trusts
Created by your will and taking effect on death. They can protect an inheritance from relationship breakdown or bankruptcy, and can offer tax advantages where beneficiaries include minor children.
Unit Trusts
Beneficial interests are divided into fixed units, making them suited to unrelated parties investing together in property or a business venture.
Special Disability Trusts
A trust structure that allows family members to provide for the future care and accommodation of a person with a severe disability, with concessional social security treatment.
How We Help
We advise on selecting the right structure, prepare the documents, and work alongside your accountant so the trust operates correctly from day one.