Law of Trusts (England)

22 October 2024

Planning with owner-occupied property on death
Using owner-occupied property in estate planning on death

11 October 2024

Trustee investments: an outline of trustees' powers and duties
The law as it relates to trustee investments

08 October 2024

Recent court ruling allows an express trust to be superseded by an unwritten constructive trust
Potential for express trusts to be superseded by unwritten constructive trusts

01 October 2024

Case study - a comparison between discretionary and absolute trusts
The differences and the pros and cons of using discretionary and absolute trusts. Trusts can be used to mitigate inheritance tax (IHT), to protect vulnerable beneficiaries and to provide future generations with a legacy. Most types of trust have the option of using either an absolute version or a discretionary version

10 September 2024

Responsibility that comes with being a trustee - a case study
The responsibility that comes with being a trustee

21 August 2024

EWHC allow son to remain as trust beneficiary despite paternity dispute
The meaning of the term 'children' in a trust deed. The England and Wales High court have rejected a claimant’s attempt to have his brother removed as beneficiary of a family trust after a dispute over paternity

16 August 2024

Trusts - single or joint settlor - a case study
When recommending trusts for clients, whether you should suggest a joint settlor trust or single settlor trusts and if it matters

14 August 2024

Discretionary trusts and default beneficiaries
What are default beneficiaries and why do you need them?

16 July 2024

Amendments proposed to Jersey Trust Law
Draft amendments to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, which Jersey's government is consulting on