Trusts

At the simplest level, trusts are a way to own property. However, as trusts essentially represent a tripartite arrangement between settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries, there is substantial scope for disagreement, misunderstanding and unanticipated consequences. We act in a large range of trust related matters ranging from advising on trusts, settling trusts, winding up trusts to multi-generational conflict.

Our approach is practical but based on a thorough understanding of the law and the relevant legal principles.  Matters that we can assist with include:

• Interpretation of trust deeds

• Variation of trusts

• Resettlements

• Beneficiary rights

• Trustee liability

• Communication between trustees and beneficiaries

• Residential Care Subsidies

• Winding up

• Provision of trustee services

• Mediation, and

• Trust litigation