Trusts and Asset Protection

Companies, Trusts and individuals can find their assets threatened by unexpected changes in circumstances. These changes often give rise to diverse and complex legal issues. Many of the problems normally encountered, however, can be circumvented or minimised through the use of trusts and other asset protection mechanisms if structured correctly. Hamertons Lawyers provides a comprehensive trust and asset protection and estate planning service for clients.

We advise on:

Formation and use of family trusts

Preparation of trust deeds

Estate planning and asset protection

Estate and trust administration

Formation and use of charitable and community trusts

The role and duties of executors and trustees

Resettlement of assets into modern trust structures

The use of trusts and the Property (Relationships) Act 1976

Wills

Enduring powers of attorney

The restructuring and transfer of assets to trusts

Forgiveness of debt and gifting programmes

Independent trustee services

Taxation matters.

Government subsidies and other benefits.

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