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Trusts & asset protection

For expert trust law advice, talk to our team of trust advisors. We will help you set up and manage your trust effectively.

Whether you’re setting up a new trust or managing an existing one, our team is here to provide the guidance and support you need.

There are many reasons why a trust could benefit you and your family. We will take the time to get to know your specific circumstances and help you determine if a trust is the right fit.

We understand how important it is to protect what matters most to you. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your assets, plan for future generations or ensure that your wishes are respected, our team of trust lawyers will provide clear and tailored advice.

If we’re helping you set up a trust, we will ensure it works well with your wider estate planning, including your will and any family-specific considerations. We know that every family’s situation is different, and our advice reflects that, giving you confidence that your assets are held in a way that aligns with your needs.

For many families, existing trusts may no longer serve their original purpose. Our experienced trust advisors will work with you to review your trust and recommend whether an alternative structure may better meet your current needs. If you’re considering restructuring or simply reviewing your options, we’ll support you every step of the way.

We also help trustees manage trusts and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices, including the new obligations introduced by the Trusts Act 2019.

Helping you protect what you hold most dear, even as circumstances change, or unforeseen events arise.

Our trusts & asset protection services:

  • Trust formation (including family, investment, business, inheritance and disabled beneficiary)
  • Charitable trusts
  • Incorporated societies
  • Trust administration and compliance
  • Transfer of assets into trust (including residential and commercial properties, investment portfolios, shareholdings and life insurance)
  • Changing trustees due to retirement, removal or incapacity
  • Winding up trusts and distributing assets to beneficiaries
  • Advising on the Trusts Act 2019
  • Restructures and resettlements
  • Trust variations

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