Beneficiaries of a trust – including a testamentary trust are entitled to information relating to the trust. In the Goodman v Campbell a minor beneficiary’s mother sought appointment as a litigation guardian following an executor’s refusal to provide information about the estate of which her minor son was the sole beneficiary. The trustee of the … Continue reading →
I enjoyed a spirited discussion tonight regarding the role of trustee and whether it is sufficient for one of a number of trustees to manage the trust and make all decisions regarding distributions provided that reports were made to the other trustee. Given the duties of management and accouting that trustees have and the obligations … Continue reading →