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Mar 25, 2010 · It establishes that two elements are necessary in order for such a relationship to arise: (1) the existence of a discretionary power on the part of the fiduciary to affect the vulnerable party’s legal or practical interests that the fiduciary can exercise unilaterally; and (2) an express or implied undertaking by the fiduciary itself that it will exercise this discretionary power in the ...
- Brandon Kain
“Solicitor-Client Privilege and the Conflict of Laws” (2012)...
- Brandon Kain
Oct 18, 2023 · Property is settled on the trust while the settlor is still alive. Testamentary trust. This type of trust is generally created by a will that takes effect on the death of the settlor. Formal trusts. A formal trust is established by a written trust agreement that outlines terms and conditions and clearly identifies the persons and property involved.
Relationships in which a fiduciary obligation has been imposed seem to possess three general characteristics: (1) The fiduciary has scope for the exercise of some discretion or power. (2) The fiduciary can unilaterally exercise that power or discretion so as to affect the beneficiary‘s legal or practical interests.
- Anthony Duggan
- 2011
Subject to conditions, tax legislation has, for many years, permitted personal trusts to claim the principal residence exemption in respect of qualifying property owned by the trust. Provided that a “specified beneficiary” – defined as one who is beneficially interested in the trust and occupies the home as a principal residence ...
A fiduciary duty is one between a person who owes the duty (the fiduciary) and the person to whom the duty is owed. At the heart of the duty is loyalty. For example, consider the duties that arise from an employment contract. A senior manager may owe fiduciary duties; a shelf stocker probably not.
Feb 16, 2024 · Choice of Year-End: The fiscal period for a trust can be selected, offering planning opportunities for taxation timing. Strategic Tax Planning. Effective tax planning can significantly reduce the trust’s tax liability: Income Splitting: Dispersing income to beneficiaries in lower tax brackets can reduce the overall tax burden on the trust’s ...
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While Valsan asserts that this middle-ground approach is “the only approach that can provide a cogent understanding of fiduciary relationships,” he also indicates that existing theories of this core fiduciary duty “fall outside of the dominant understanding of the content of fiduciary duties” which is why the idea of a connecting core fiduciary duty is generally not as accepted a part ...
