- What is the investment objective, and what is the time horizon for achieving it?
- What is the risk tolerance of the trust or family office?
- What is the desired return, and what is the asset allocation required to achieve it?
- What are the investment restrictions, such as asset class limitations, ethical constraints, or legal restrictions?
- What is the process for selecting and monitoring investment managers?
- How often will the investment portfolio be reviewed and evaluated?
- What is the process for making changes to the investment strategy?

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