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 multigenerational 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