Drafting Trusts and Will Trusts in the Channel Islands

Author: James Kessler, QC; Paul Matthams
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780421957107
Published In: November 2006
Format: Hardback + CD-ROM
Jurisdiction: Guernsey, Jersey ? Disclaimer:
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Discusses the principles of Jersey and Guernsey trust law,enabling practitioners to interpret and understand existingtrust settlements and to draft new ones with confidence.

Highlights the differences between Jersey and Guernseytrust law
Enables you to understand the law and to draft safe, accuratetrusts, according to the law in either jurisdiction
Advises on the best trust to use in each situation and providessolutions to drafting problems
Highlights common mistakes and traps
Covers both lifetime trusts and will trusts
Cites Jersey and Guernsey case law, both reported andunreported
Offers a clear, easy-to-understand style, free of technical jargon
Contains precedents which are also provided on CD-ROM forquicker drafting
Written by two highly regarded trust practitioners, so youknow you can rely on the advice given

Trusts in Jersey and Guernsey – An Introduction
Style
Principles of Interpreting Trust Documents
Beneficiaries
Trustees
Trustees’ Powers
Trust Property
Duration of the Trust
General Provisions of a Trust
Drafting and Understanding Overriding Powers (Appointment,Re-Settlement and Advancement)
Exercising Overriding Powers
Settlor Exclusion Clause and Default Clause
Discretionary Trusts
Interest in Possession Trusts
Administrative Provisions
Will Trusts
Charitable Trusts
Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts
Proper Law, Place of Administration and Jurisdiction Clauses
Restricting Rights of Beneficiaries
Execution of Wills and Trusts Instruments
Appointment and Retirement of Trustees
Indemnities for Executors and Trustees
Precedents:
- Discretionary Trust
- Interest in Possession Trust for Settlor
- Precedents for Administrative Provisions
- Discretionary Will Trust for Non Jersey/GuernseyDomiciled Testator
- Charitable Trust
- Administrative Provisions for a Charitable Trust
- Precedents for Supplemental Documents