South Africa
Trustee Resolution
R249
Create a trustee resolution recording a formal decision by trustees, including authorisation to sign documents, open accounts, sell property, approve payments, appoint service providers, or take other trust actions.
A Trustee Resolution is used when trustees need to formally record a decision of the trust. It is often required by banks, conveyancers, accountants, service providers, SARS, the Master, attorneys, or contracting parties.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
Trustees should act jointly unless the trust deed allows otherwise. The resolution should comply with the trust deed’s quorum, voting, notice, and signing requirements. Trustees should not act outside their powers or before being properly authorised.
- Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988
- South African common law of trusts
- Trust deed of the relevant trust
- Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, where property is involved
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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What is the name of the trust?
What is the trust registration or master’s reference number?
Who are the trustees?
What decision must be approved?
Was a trustee meeting held or is it a round-robin resolution?
Who is authorised to sign or act?
Are any trustees conflicted?
What documents must be signed?
What date does the resolution take effect?
Must the resolution be certified for a bank, Master, conveyancer, or third party?
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