In Jongeneel v Schaake Powell J traverses the parameters of deadlock that would support the Court exercising powers to remove existing trustees and appoint a replacement trustee pursuant to sections 112 and 114 of the Trusts Act 2019, By way of background Ms Jongeneel and Mr Schaake settled the J A G and A J … Continue reading
Trusts can seem like a great idea. And then one day a settlor can be confronted with the reality of the loss of control and cast around for someone to blame. In addressing the realities of trust ownership, the exercise of powers of removal and appointment can offer a solution to issues with the dynamics between … Continue reading
The use of corporate trustees is a common response to trustee liability. However, where one of two natural person trustees retires and a corporate trustee is appointed, it is important to consider whether the retiring trustee has been discharged. See ss 43, 45 and 46 of the Trustee Act 1956, which provide: Relevant Legislation 43 Power … Continue reading