Trusts

Recent trusts cases

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.

Areas of law

Trust deeds

Trustee governance

Trustee powers

Rights of beneficiaries

Breach of trust or duties

Validity of trust documents

Disclosure of trust documents

Variation of trusts

Charitable trusts

Personal injury trusts

Sham trusts

Legal duties of a trustee

Construction/interpretation

Removal/replacement of trustees

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