I Representation v [2001] JRC 227A (12 November 2001)

I Representation v [2001] JRC 227A (12 November 2001)

The court held that the children are now the full owners of the assets, the trustee's proposed actions are within its powers and in the beneficiaries' best interests, and the court's blessing is appropriate for the momentous decision to distribute assets and settle liabilities.

Citation
[2001] JRC 227A
Parties
Settlor: Settlor; Trustee: Jersey Trust Company; Beneficiary (adult Child): Mr. S.; Beneficiary (adult Child): Mr. S.'s brother; Beneficiary (adult Child): Mr. S.'s sister; Beneficiary: Minor and/or unborn and/or unascertained beneficiaries
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Trust Application / Application for Court Approval of Trustee's Proposed Actions
Outcome
Application granted; court approves trustee's proposed actions.
Legal Topics
Trustee Powers, Usufruct and Bare Ownership, Inheritance Tax Liability, Court Approval of Trustee Decisions
Trusts and Estates Private International Law Trustee Powers Usufruct and Bare Ownership Inheritance Tax Liability Court Approval of Trustee Decisions

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Parties

Settlor

Settlor

Jersey Trust Company

Trustee

Mr. S.

Beneficiary (adult Child)

Mr. S.'s brother

Beneficiary (adult Child)

Mr. S.'s sister

Beneficiary (adult Child)

Minor and/or unborn and/or unascertained beneficiaries

Beneficiary

Procedural Posture

Trust Application / Application for Court Approval of Trustee's Proposed Actions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trustee's proposed distribution and actions are proper and within its powers under the trust deed and Jersey law
  2. 2 Whether the children are now the full owners of the assets formerly subject to usufruct
  3. 3 Whether the trustee should be sanctioned to distribute assets and pay taxes/liabilities

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the children are now the full owners of the assets, the trustee's proposed actions are within its powers and in the beneficiaries' best interests, and the court's blessing is appropriate for the momentous decision to distribute assets and settle liabilities.

Court Disposition

Application granted; court approves trustee's proposed actions.

Orders

  • Trustee to transfer or hold to the order of the three adult children in equal shares such sum as it considers, in its discretion, to represent the assets bequeathed to them.
  • Trustee to discharge all liabilities to tax in relation to the remaining funds of the trust, even if not enforceable.