Difference between a Discretionary Trust vs Family Trust

Majority of professionals say that there is no difference, but there is. Difference which can make a big impact on you, your business and family financially.
"What is the difference between a Discretionary Trust and Family Trust."
In our latest webinar recording Derek will explain the differences between the 2 trusts and why its important to understand and plan ahead.
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[@mangoman9290]

A great video. Does the transition from a Discretionary Trust to a Family Trust remove all nominated Discretionary Trust beneficiaries?

[@NP-ut8dw]

Hi Derek, Thank you for providing information in simpler form. Makes lot of sense now.

[@yaritzasalazar5296]

Can you distribute from a family trust with profit to a family trust holding a negative gearing property

[@TwelveAccounting]

I believe you can as long as the test individual is the same in both family Trusts. derek

[@yaritzasalazar5296]

@@TwelveAccounting Thanks

[@binaryagenda]

Derek, can a family trust make a distribution to charities or a non-profit e.g. a church? Or would you need to have a separate discretionary trust for that?

[@TwelveAccounting]

great question. i'm going to find a good trust lawyer to answer that question properly. my understanding is that a discretionary trust can as long as the charity is specifically named (not just 'a charity') in the trust deed. i'm not certain regarding a 'family trust', i'm thinking no, but will seek clarification. derek