The right person for the job
Katharina Byrne assesses best practice for recruiting new trustees
Key points
What is the issue?
There is no legal regime that regulates the recruitment of trustees of private family trusts.
What does it mean for me?
A wrong appointment can adversely affect the running of the trust and lead to costly and time‑consuming litigation to rectify the mistake.
What can I take away?
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