Beyond the cookie-cutter family
Will Burnell asks whether the law is keeping pace with the modern family unit, with reference to recent England and Wales and Jersey case law
Key points
What is the issue?
Traditional family structures are increasingly rare and gender identity is much more fluid in contemporary society.
What does it mean for me?
Practitioners need to consider the terminology used in trust documents and whether it is suitable in a modern social context and reflective of settlor wishes.
What can I take away?
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