Description
Case law up-date, practical considerations and variations to address the Trusts Act
The Trusts Act 2019 came into full force and effect on 30 January 2021. This webinar considers what we have learned over the passing year.
HIGHLIGHTS
This webinar, which will conclude with a question and answer section, will recap the reform introduced by the Trusts Act and will review the impact of the Trusts Act on trust disputes, adviser obligations, administration and practice.
Topics covered will include:
- Recap on the Trusts Act
- Variation to reflect the Trusts Act
- Variation pursuant to the Trusts Act
- Appointment and removal of trustees under the Trusts Act with consideration given to the transitional provisions
- The presumption regarding notification of basic trust information and giving information on request
- Adviser obligations
- Directions under the Trusts Act
- Trust audits, and
- An overview of cases under the Trusts Act including:
- Re Hugh Green Trusts; Covich v Barbarich (directions)
- Gavin v Gavin, Talyjancich v Talyjancich (variation)
- Camroc Lewis Trust v Lewis (transitional provisions regarding vesting of trust assets)
- Taylor v Taylor, Nyhoff v Atkins (removal of trustees)
WHY ATTEND
Trust law is a dynamic and changing landscape – and perhaps never more so than now. This webinar canvasses the practical realities of trustee duties, trust administration and managing trust disputes under the Trusts Act.
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE
23 February 2022
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attendees will learn:
- The fundamentals of the Trusts Act
- How to advise clients about trusts in light of the Trusts Act
- Key aspects of trust governance regarding the mandatory and default duties, trust information, core trust documents and disclosable information
- Dispute resolution under the Trusts Act
SUITED TO
This webinar is targeted at all practitioners at all levels but will be of particular interest to practitioners who advise trustees or beneficiaries.
PRESENTER
Vicki Ammundsen, Director, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited
