Trusts

A trust is an arrangement where property, or other assets, are held by one or more people (the “Trustees”) for the benefit others (the “beneficiaries”). You can create a trust for your own benefit or for the benefit of someone else. Trusts can be set up during a persons lifetime, or instructions can be left in your Will to create a trust.

Why should I set up a Trust?

To give money to children who are too young to look after it (for example grandparents wishing to set money aside for grandchildren)
To keep control of money/assets given as a gift to ensure it is spent/invested correctly
So someone else can look after your property for you if you likely to be unable to look after it later yourself because of illness or disability, or for the benefit of another person who may suffer from an illness or disability.
To ensure Personal Injury Compensation is kept separate, so it does not affect certain state benefits
To reduce potential tax liabilities.
To make sure any inheritance you wish to leave your family is protected (for instance if your spouse remarries after your death, or against exposure to residential home fees).

How to set up a Trust

We can assist in the establishment of a Trust, advise Trustees about their roles and responsibilities and we also act as professional trustees and manage the trusts themselves.

Solicitors for the Elderly: Calderdale

Heather Nuttall and Kelly Gill are both full members of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioner (STEP): Calderdale

Heather Nuttall is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Together, we’ll work to give you peace of mind when it matters most. For more information about Trusts, please contact our specialists in Halifax, Huddersfield or Brighouse.

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