Recent trusts cases
A & Ors v. C & Ors [2026] UKPC 11
In the absence of any express provision, ‘settlors must be taken to have known or been advised as to the…
Morgan v. Estate of Morgan Dec’d [2026] EWHC 20 (Ch)
No resulting trust where the donor ‘has not proved on the balance of probabilities that she was the beneficial owner…
Charity Inquiry: OBAC (2025)
Four charity trustees are disqualified by the Charity Commission, having been found to have ‘not sufficiently overseen the actions of…
Trusts may be created during life or on death, in a formal document or by operation of law.
Managing another’s money, property or possessions as a Trustee can be a complex process and the legal duties onerous. If they get it wrong, the Beneficiaries of the Trust may bring a claim against Trustees personally.
If you need advice about trusts or trustees, assistance with drafting relevant legal documents, or representation in Court or at a Mediation please contact one of the Clerks to Charles Cooper for an initial, informal chat.
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