Trusts, powers and default appointment clauses
Source: Taxation In Australia Journal Article
Published Date: 1 Dec 2014
A default appointment clause in a trust deed is a clause which operates where the trustee fails to exercise the discretion to either distribute or accumulate trust income, or distribute the capital on the trust vesting. Must a valid discretionary trust include a default appointment clause? After all, the consequence of incompetent or inappropriate drafting may be that the trust is void for uncertainty, resulting in there being no trust.
This article argues that a default appointment is not necessary, provided the trust deed is drafted appropriately, the intentions of the parties establishing the trust are clear, and the trust deed suits the client's circumstances and objectives. The article provides an overview of trusts, powers and default appointment clauses, and examines the underlying English and Australian case law, to conclude that a default appointment is not required when the correct trust or power is bestowed on the trustee.
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- Published By: John Ioannou CTA, Darius Hii CTA
- Published On:1 Dec 2014
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