Qualified Trusts

In accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 2634.404(a), any executive branch employee, spouse, or minor or dependent child (or that person's representative) who is interested in establishing a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust must consult with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) before beginning the process of creating the trust. OGE is the only entity that has the authority to certify a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust. Consulting with OGE early in the process can help determine if a trust is the most appropriate approach and, if so, will ensure that all requirements of the regulation are met. An employee interested in establishing a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust should reach out to their agency's ethics office for OGE contact information.

 

Information on Qualified Trusts

• 5 C.F.R. part 2634, subpart D
• Summary of the Qualified Trust Program (pamphlet) (PDF)

 

Qualified Blind Trust Model Documents

• Model Qualified Blind Trust Provisions (PDF)
• Model Qualified Blind Trust Provisions (For use in the case of multiple fiduciaries) (PDF)
• Model Qualified Blind Trust Provisions (For use in the case of an irrevocable pre-existing trust) (PDF)

 

Qualified Diversified Trust Model Documents

• Model Qualified Diversified Trust Provisions (PDF)
• Model Qualified Diversified Trust Provisions (For use in the case of multiple fiduciaries) (PDF)
• Model Qualified Diversified Trust Provisions (For use in the case of an irrevocable pre-existing trust) (PDF)
• Hybrid Version of Model Qualified Diversified Trust Provisions (PDF)

 

Additional Trust Documents

• Blind and Diversified Trust Communications (PDF)
• Certificate of Compliance (PDF)
• Certificate of Independence (PDF)
• Model Confidentiality Agreement Provisions (For use in the case of investment management activities) (PDF)
• Model Confidentiality Agreement Provisions (For use in the case of a privately owned business) (PDF)