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Question of the week: Where a Will states that a trustee is to look after an estate that the children inherit on reaching age 21 and the Will does not name the trustee, how would a trustee be appointed if the testator has died?

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Published on: 23 August 2023
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This Q&A considers the validity of a trust created by Will where the testator did not appoint trustees or where the appointed persons are unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

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