The main points set out in a declaration of trust will be: • To detail the amounts that you are contributing towards the purchase price of the property. • How will the mortgage be repaid each month if it is in different shares. • The share you will each have in the property as a result of the amount you have contributed. Naturally, these are complex matters, and it's also important to understand that a declaration of trust or deed of trust is a legally binding document and should always be prepared by an experienced lawyer, to ensure that everyone receives the protection they are entitled to.