Variation of trusts | Practical Law

Variation of trusts | Practical Law

This practice note describes five ways of varying a trust: by consent of the beneficiaries; under the inherent jurisdiction of the court; under section 57 of the Trustee Act 1925; under section 64 of the Settled Land Act 1925; and under the Variation of Trusts Act 1958.

Variation of trusts

Practical Law UK Practice Note 9-383-5282 (Approx. 31 pages)

Variation of trusts

by Sophie Holcombe, Serle Court, with thanks to Victor Joffe KC, Temple Chambers
Maintained • England, Wales
This practice note describes five ways of varying a trust: by consent of the beneficiaries; under the inherent jurisdiction of the court; under section 57 of the Trustee Act 1925; under section 64 of the Settled Land Act 1925; and under the Variation of Trusts Act 1958.