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Trenchant and deeply negative

Tension between trustees and beneficiaries is a common feature of trusts. However, when this tension compromises the administration of a trust, trustee appointments may warrant review. In Smith v Campbell the UK High Court considers an application for removal of trustees in the context of a dynastic trust where there had been a breakdown of … Continue reading

Another mysteriously short trust period

In Re Arcus the Court consents to a variation of trust on behalf of minor beneficiaries. The trust in question had a maximum duration of 50 years. No reason was given for this. The trustees were of the view that as the trust had been successful and accrued a significant body of of assets and … Continue reading

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