Jersey court considers whether trustee can benefit a non-beneficiary

Table of contents

• Original news
• What is the background to this case?
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying when non-beneficiaries may benefit from a trust?
• What are the implications for practitioners? What will they need to be mindful of when advising in this area?
• To what extent could this decision be followed in other jurisdictions?

Article summary

Private Client: When is it permissible for a non-beneficiary to benefit from a trust? Damian Evans, partner at Walkers, Jersey considers a recent Jersey case on the issue and its implications for practitioners.