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What constitutes benefit? 01/06/2007
In the case of Chapman vs Chapman [1954] the court found that it had no inherent jurisdiction to approve a variation of trusts for minor, unborn or unascertained beneficiaries just on the ground that the variation was for their benefit. The position was changed by the Variation of Trusts Act 1958 (the 1958 Act).
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The View From Down Under 01/08/2006
Jo Summers reviews Australian case law on beneficiaries' rights to view trust documents.
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What difference does A-Day make? 05/04/2006
6th April 2006 was 'A-Day', and some very sweeping changes to pensions went live. Here are a series of questions and answers to help you understand the implications.
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Failed gifts and trusts 05/01/2006
A refresher on the rule in Lassence v Tierney [1849].
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Preparing for the upcoming age discrimination legislation 04/04/2005
Although implementation of the age discrimination legislation may seem some way off, employers would do well to start preparing early, for example, by carrying out an audit of age related policies.
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Please Note:
These articles were based on the legislation in force at the date of publication. The laws may well have changed since. These articles should not be taken as being or replacing proper legal advice.
Articles
What constitutes benefit?
In the case of Chapman vs Chapman [1954] the court found that it had no inherent jurisdiction to approve a variation of trusts for minor, unborn or unascertained beneficiaries just on the ground that the variation was for their benefit. The position was changed by the Variation of Trusts Act 1958 (the 1958 Act).
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