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Discretionary Trust

My partner and I have recently taken out a mortgage together and during the process, our lender gave us a Discretionary Trust Deed document and told us to think about what we wanted to do. Now we've moved and the dust has settled, I realise I have no idea what it is and whether we need it or not! Is anyone able to explain it in very simple terms?

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  • glosoli
    glosoli Posts: 739 Forumite
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    seek legal advice on the matter
  • TrickyDicky101
    TrickyDicky101 Posts: 3,534 Forumite
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    Did you take home insurance from your lender as well as the mortgage?
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,335 Forumite
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    Did they sell you life cover?
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • TrickyDicky101
    TrickyDicky101 Posts: 3,534 Forumite
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    kingstreet wrote: »
    Did they sell you life cover?

    Oops yes, meant life not home :embarasse
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