What beneficiaries need know about their entitlement to trust information, how to protect your trust from former spouses and partners and foreign trusts explained. 

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Beneficiaries' Entitlement to Trust Information

Frustration for trustees

The extent of a trustee's obligation to provide information to beneficiaries has been a continuing source of frustration for trustees, particularly those whose discretionary decisions may be challenged. Recently the Court of Appeal clarified the nature and extent of this obligation, and the beneficiary's corresponding rights...continue reading

Trusts Under Attack by Former Spouses and Partners

Trustees need to be cautious

Trusts can sometimes be used to protect assets from future claims by a former spouse or de facto partner. However, lawyers and the courts are continuing to find ways around trusts in order to achieve what they see as justice. Recent decisions indicate why trustees need to be cautious...continue reading

Foreign Trusts

Tightening up the rules

Foreign trusts have been in the news recently. The government has now introduced legislation to tighten up the rules. But what are foreign trusts and is this important to you?...continue reading