A Trust Deed is a legal document that creates a trust and outlines how assets are managed by a trustee for the benefit of beneficiaries.
A Trust Deed establishes the rules, roles, and responsibilities of all parties involved in a trust:
It is commonly used in estate planning, asset protection, charitable trusts, and investment structures. In India, trust deeds are governed by laws like the Indian Trusts Act 1882.
"A person creates a trust for their children and appoints a trustee to manage property—this is done through a trust deed."