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Trustee retirement

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Broken hearts dysfunctional trusts

New Zealand, land of the long white cloud, lots and lots of sheep; and just about as many trusts.  What happens to jointly settled trusts when the settlors’ relationship has come to an end?  Well often, not much.  Literally.  The settlor/trustees cannot reach agreement on anything, the independent trustee (if there is one) is either … Continue reading

Removing trustees

The appointment as trustee involves significant responsibility and, in some circumstances, it is inthe best interests of the beneficiaries for a trustee or trustees to be removed. Most commonly a trustee will retire or can be removed pursuant to a power of removal where animosity or other concerns may cloud judgment.  However, in some circumstances, … Continue reading

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