Trusts 2013

Vesting of trusts - Why vesting is required, what vesting means, deferring vesting and the consequences of vesting

Source: Western Australia

Published Date: 3 Jul 2013

 

The first part of this presentation provides an insight into the legal issues that arise when a trust vests. Key aspects covered include:

  • the intricate operation of trust deeds on vesting, determining where proceeds on vesting should be distributed (including consideration of distributions in-specie and options when charitable groups are named as beneficiaries) and other key legal aspects;
  • options for extending the life of a trust, changing the terms of the deed and managing resettlement risks;
  • options for early vesting of trusts where the trust is no longer wanted.

The second section considers key stamp duty and income tax aspects arising on the vesting of trusts, including the vesting of trusts by way of distribution of assets in-specie to beneficiaries. The presentation considers trust resettlement “war stories” between tax payers and the revenue authorities from reported court cases as well as the serious tax issues which can often arise on the vesting of foreign trusts and distribution of trust proceeds to Australian taxpayers and potential work arounds. Key aspects covered include:

  • key stamp duty issues arising on vesting=
  • key income tax issues arising on vesting
  • defending a trust resettlement determination made by the ATO or SRO
  • Australian tax issues arising on the vesting of offshore trusts with Australian beneficiaries.

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Vesting of trusts

Author(s): Robert Niemann , John Fickling CTA

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