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Recorded Webinar: Unravelling Trusts for Family Lawyers
The increasing use of family trusts for distribution of income has had significant consequences, with the courts more regularly having to consider trusts in property settlements. This session will provide practitioners with guidance on key elements in family trust arrangements an
PRESENTED BY
Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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About the Webinar
The increasing use of family trusts for distribution of income has had significant consequences, with the courts more regularly having to consider trusts in property settlements. This session will provide practitioners with guidance on key elements in family trust arrangements and the risks of improper behaviour by trustees and beneficiaries, including:
- Basic trust principles and what to look for in the trust deed
- What the financial statements and returns of the trust will tell you
- Is it an asset or a financial resource? In what circumstances does the court have the power to deal with the trust assets
- Who controls the trust assets?
- Key issues in control including:
- distinguishing legal control and effective control
- sham trusts and mere puppets
- de facto control
- When can the court restrain a person from acting against the interests of a beneficiary?
- What can be done when a trustee is not a party to the marriage but may lack independence?
- Should the trustee be joined as a party to the dispute?
- What is the ability of the court to make orders in relation to third parties?
- Relevant cases and examples
Presented By
Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar
Coleman Greig LawyersWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.
WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
Enquiries/Assistance
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