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 →
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 →