Protect your assets. Clarify ownership. Move forward with confidence.
Setting up a Trust does not need to be complicated or expensive. At Margate Group, we provide clear, practical Trust Deed setup designed to protect assets, support long-term planning and give trustees certainty around ownership and control.
A Trust Deed is a legal document that defines how assets are owned, managed and protected. It is commonly used in New Zealand for asset protection, estate planning and property ownership.
At Margate Group, we prepare Trust Deeds that are clear, compliant and structured around your specific situation. We focus on practical outcomes, helping you understand how your Trust works and ensuring it is set up correctly from the start.
Our approach is designed to give you clarity, reduce risk and avoid unnecessary complications later on.
One-off cost:
$750 + GST
No hourly rates. No hidden fees.
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Setting up or managing a Trust should feel clear and controlled, not overwhelming. Margate Group provides practical Trust Deed support designed to protect assets, clarify ownership and keep trustees compliant.
Trust Deeds prepared to meet NZ trust law and support long-term asset protection.
Guidance on documentation, governance and compliance to help reduce risk and prevent future issues.
Straightforward explanations, transparent pricing and documentation that is easy to understand.
NZ-compliant Trust Deeds designed for asset protection.
Experience across family, business and property trusts.
Designed to reduce trust disputes and compliance risk.
Trust structures tailored for New Zealand needs.
A Trust can be an effective way to protect assets and manage ownership, but it is not suitable for every situation.
During your free consultation, we take the time to understand your circumstances and explain whether a Trust makes sense for your goals. We outline the benefits, limitations and alternatives so you can make an informed decision before proceeding.
We make Trust Deed setup clear and straightforward, with practical guidance at every step so you can protect your assets and move forward with confidence.
We review your business needs and the specific role of the contractor to determine the correct engagement model.
Once you are ready to proceed, you simply purchase the fixed-fee service online to officially instruct us. This allows us to start the drafting process immediately.
We draft your custom agreement with robust IP and liability clauses, ensuring strict alignment with the 2026 Gateway Test to prevent employee misclassification risks.
You receive a polished, legally compliant document ready for signing, giving you the confidence to engage external talent without the legal headaches.
Structured to protect personal and family assets and support long-term planning.
Designed to support business ownership and asset protection while separating personal and business risk.
Trust structures for residential and investment property ownership in NZ
Our fixed fee covers structured Trust Deed drafting, documentation review and practical governance guidance, without hourly billing or unnecessary legal complexity.
This keeps costs predictable while ensuring your Trust is clear, compliant and fit for purpose.
From small businesses to established organisations, we’re trusted across New Zealand for clear, practical Trust and business support.
A Trust Deed is a legal document that sets out how a trust operates, including who the trustees and beneficiaries are and how trust assets are managed. It forms the foundation of any family, business or property trust in NZ.
A trust can be an effective way to protect assets and manage ownership, but it is not right for everyone. Whether a trust is appropriate depends on your personal, business or property situation and long-term goals.
We support family trusts, business trusts and property trusts, including new trust setups and reviews of existing trust structures.
Our Trust Deed setup is a fixed fee of $750 + GST. There are no hourly rates, hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Yes. We can review existing Trust Deeds and trust documentation to identify compliance issues, structural risks or areas that may need updating under current NZ trust law.
Most Trust Deeds can be drafted and finalised within a short timeframe once we have the required information and instructions.
Yes. If property is owned by a trust, a valid Trust Deed is required to define ownership, trustee responsibilities and asset protection.
Yes. We provide guidance on trust governance, compliance and documentation to help trustees meet their ongoing obligations.
No. We are not lawyers. We provide practical Trust Deed documentation and governance support designed to be clear, compliant and cost-effective.
