The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cooper v Pinney [2024] NZSC 181 (“Cooper”) has clarified the extent to which trust powers may be considered relationship property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA), refining the scope of its earlier landmark ruling in Clayton v Clayton [2016] NZSC 29 (“Clayton”). THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLAYTON AND COOPER […]
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The Trusts Act 2019 outlines two types of trustee duties: compulsory and default. It’s essential for trustees and beneficiaries to understand these responsibilities to ensure the trust functions as intended and complies with the law. COMPULSORY DUTIES The mandatory duties, which cannot be changed or excluded, are foundational to trust management. They ensure that trustees:
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