Sandie Lyne
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04 July 2023
Global
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Trustees have a fiduciary duty of single-minded loyalty to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.
The test for this is an objective standard and the courts across our jurisdictions have shown themselves willing to make findings of dishonest breach of trust when the evidence demands it. This comes with severe consequences for a professional trustee.
A recent Guernsey case, the subject of our lead article by Sandie Lyne, Gareth Parr and Victoria Randall, showed this principle in action. It is another reminder to trustees of the importance of remaining independent and to beneficiaries to be vigilant.
Enjoy this edition of Trust Essentials. If you'd like to discuss any of the issues covered, reach out to your Ogier contact or any member of our team.
The Royal Court of Guernsey has handed down judgment in the matter of Nina Naustdal vs TKC Corporate Services NV and two others in which the Court found that the First Defendant, a professional trustee had acted in dishonest breach of trust.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance for trustees to remain independent and to not allow themselves to be influenced by third parties and strangers to the trusts which they administer. Read our lead article ...
It is not uncommon for families to hold some form of tangible or luxury assets within their investment portfolios. From vintage and rare cars to fine wines and art, such assets are frequently found within family structures. These assets may be purchased as an investment or simply as a lifestyle choice inspired by a particular interest.
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The community property regime is not one which is necessarily familiar to all professionals practicing in the private client space and it may be a trap for unwary clients with cross-border interests wishing to protect their assets using wealth planning tools.
So, what are the implications of the community property regime and how does it affect trusts and similar structures? Read more ...
Hong Kong has introduced a new tax regime to attract and retain single family offices in Hong Kong. The new regime provides tax concessions for eligible family-owned investment holding vehicles managed by single family offices in Hong Kong and family-owned special purpose entities since the assessment year starting 1 April 2022.
This article briefly summarises the key elements of the new regime and how families could benefit from it. Read more.
The European Union has adopted various anti-money laundering directives in recent years. The Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive requires member states to implement central registers of beneficial owners of companies, and certain other entities. Pursuant to the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, each EU member state must make the information stored on its central register publicly accessible. Read more.Â
A key feature of a Cayman Islands STAR trust is that it separates the beneficial rights from the enforcement rights. In a non-STAR trust context, a beneficiary has a right to enforce the terms of the trust against the Trustee. In a STAR trust context, a beneficiary does not have this right.
In this article, we answer some of the key questions on enforcers and enforcement rights. Read more.
Executing a will is important to ensure that upon your death, your assets are allocated accordingly to your wishes. When you die without a will, you die 'intestate' and your estate may be dealt with differently from what would have been the case if you had made a will. Read more.
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The possible loss of mental capacity in the future is a predicament that throws up many questions. Who will make the individual's business and financial decisions? Does the individual know enough about how a financial adviser makes decisions to allow them to take the reins? This is where a Lasting Power of Attorney comes into play.
Business Life invited Head of Estate Planning, Wills and Probate Henry Wickham to share his insights on LPAs in their February/March 2023 edition. Read the interview.
Sandie Lyne
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
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Guernsey
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James Campbell
Partner | Legal
Jersey
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Matt Guthrie
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Guernsey
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Guernsey
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Josephine Howe
Partner | Legal
Jersey
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Marcus Leese
Partner | Legal
Guernsey, Hong Kong
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Christopher Levers
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Cayman Islands
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Catherine Moore
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Guernsey
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Anthony Partridge
Partner | Legal
Cayman Islands
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Henry Wickham
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Jersey
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Grace Gao 高诗悦
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Hong Kong
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Jordan Constable
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Cayman Islands
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Jersey
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Gregory Haddow
Associate | Legal
Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands
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Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands
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Nathalie Le Cuirot
Associate, Estate Planning, Wills and Probate | Legal
Jersey
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Jersey
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Gareth Parr
Senior Associate | Legal
Guernsey
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Victoria Randall
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Guernsey
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