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The Court of Appeal decision in MSD v Broadbent takes a considered and principled approach to whether MSD can assess “notional” income on assets that have been transferred to family trusts. For the background to this case see Notional income knocked back. [Note that the decision relates to part 4 of the Social Security Act 1964 (the … Continue reading
Jellyman v Jellyman is about two children with different views as to what is in their mother’s best interests. The matter came before the court because Mrs Jellyman was a trustee of a testamentary trust under her late husband’s will. Her son Maurice was the other trustee. Mrs Jellyman wanted to sell her home in Hastings … Continue reading
Triezenberg v Mason (As to power and appointment and costs) follows the earlier trustee removal decision. See Buyer’s remorse. By way of background the High Court removed Mr Mason and his incapacitated wife as trustees of two family trusts. A rift had occurred between the competent trustees that had resulted in significant dysfunction. No orders … Continue reading
Matters of Trust 