Trusts Are Handy But Can Be Hazardous – Always Take Advice
14th July, 2020Trusts can be an invaluable means of providing for vulnerable loved ones, but they need careful handling by a professional if they are not to have serious unforeseen consequences. In a case on point, the High Court came to the aid of a retired GP whose misguided attempt to ensure long-term security for her disabled children threatened to saddle her with punitive and unnecessary tax liabilities. The 80-year-old GP owned a quarter share in a 999-year lease of a building where she and her partners once practised and which was...