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What are the main duties of a trustee

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Must adhere to the trust deed

Protect the trust property

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What is the memory mnemonic for duties of a trustee

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One - bun = bun terms
Two - shoe = shoe of loyalty
Three - tree = tree of efficient management
Four - door = personally door
Five - hive = hive of beneficiaries
Six - sticks = sticks of account
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What is an express trust

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Terms of the trust are expressly set out usually in writing

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What is an implied trust

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Not expressly created but implied by the actions and intentions of the parties.
An example would be where a business partnership buys a property and arranged for the conveyance you to one of the partners only. That partner then holds the property on trust for all the partners

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What is a presumptive trust

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Where one person purchases a property in the name of another l.
No presumption where one buys property in the name of a child or spouse that is presumed a gift

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What is a set purpose trust

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Doesn’t benefit a beneficiaries exists for a purpose eg maintain a building

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What is a successive trust

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Property held in trust for a succession of interests taking effect one after another.
The final successive trust is called the ultimate trust

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What is a constructive trust

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A trust imposed by law regardless of intentions of parties involved

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What is a resulting trust

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Where there is a failure of the trust in which the property is held.

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What are the main disadvantages of trusts

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The settlor will no longer have access
Bare/absolute trusts cannot be changed once created
Settlor must survive for 7 years for the gift to drop out of estate
discretionary trusts suffer tax on entry exit and tenth anniversary
income tax on discretionary trusts are highest after standard band

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What is a discretionary trust

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Relevant property trust where the beneficiary has no specific right to income or capital if the trust. Distributions are entirely at discretion of trustee
Trustees have the power to accumulate income

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What are relevant property trusts

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Trusts that create flexible successive or contingent interests

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What kind of trust is a flexible power of appointment trust (interest in possession)

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Relevant property trust

Prior to March 2006 they were treated as PET

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what are the benefits of an excluded property trust

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transfers into trust are not considered transfers of value for UK IHT
the trust is not subject to relevant property charges (exit and periodic
beneficiaries can include settlor, spouse children etc without gift with reservation implications
assets outside of the settlors estate for UK IHT purposes

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What is immediate post death interest

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Where a settlement into trust was effected by will or intestacy.
Where the beneficiary became beneficially entitled to the interest in posession on death of the testator or intestate

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What is the benefit of a immediate post death interest trust

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the trust will not be a relevant property trust.
the person with the IPDI will be treated as owning the trust fund for IHT purposes and there will be no periodic or exit charges.
If the trust is set up for a surviving spouse then the nil rate band of the first spouse will remain intact

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What is an accumulation & maintenance trust

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type of discretionary trust
one or more beneficiaries would become legally entitled to capital of the trust or income from it on reaching a certain age not later than age 25.
until reachin specified age trustees hold the income but could apply income for maintenance education or benefit of the beneficiaries
Used to have preferential IHT treatment if trust did not last for longer than 25 years (unless grandparent set up for grandchildren)

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What are statutory trusts

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a trust created by statute

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What are the main reasons for creatin a Trust

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Tax planning and mitigation
Intestacy
Will planning
To provide a pension
To provide for families
To assist a charity
To give property to those who cannot legally hold it
To provide for disabled or vulnerable persons
To gain protection from creditors and business protection

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What are the main advantages of a trust

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IHT mitigation
Control
some trusts allow the settlor access as well as IHT mitigation
Protection
Flexibility
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What are the main disadvantages of trusts

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The settlor will no longer have access
Bare/absolute trusts cannot be changed once created
Settlor must survive for 7 years for the gift to drop out of estate
discretionary trusts suffer tax on entry exit and tenth anniversary
income tax on discretionary trusts are highest after standard band

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What must the trust deed set out

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It should specify the trust property
name the trustees and beneficiaries
set out the power of the trustees
set out the rights of the beneficiaries
where appropriate fulfil the normal requirements of a deed of assignment - deed to be signed and witnessed by settlor, trustees and witnesses independent of the trust parties to show their acceptance of that position
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What is an excluded property trust

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offshore trust suitable for UK tax residents who are non UK domiciled and have overseas property. there are IHT advantages as overseas assets can be settled without being liable to UK IHT.
It is a discretionary trust
remains excluded if settlor becomes UK domiciled

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What are the key elements of an excluded property trust

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Trust should be made when the settlor is non dom
assets settled must be non UK assets and never based in the UK
once settlor is deemed UK dom no further assets should be transferred into trust
residence status of trustees is not relevant

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what are the benefits of an excluded property trust
transfers into trust are not considered transfers of value for UK IHT the trust is not subject to relevant property charges (exit and periodic beneficiaries can include settlor, spouse children etc without gift with reservation implications assets outside of the settlors estate for UK IHT purposes
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What are the main types of relevant property trusts
Discretionary trusts Interest in Possession trust (created in lifetime on or after 22/03/06) Accumulation & maintenance trusts created after 22/03/2006
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What types of charges are relevant property trust subject to
entry exit periodic
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What are the main exceptions to the relevant property trust rules
``` when the property is: subject to a transitional serial interest made before 05/10/08 under the terms of a IPDI trust set aside for a disabled person set aside for bereaved minor put into an age 18-25 trust ```
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what is transitional serial interest
where a beneficiary of an interest in possession trust passes their interest on to another beneficiary (eg their children) between 22/03/2006 - 05/10/2008 no inheritance tax will be payable
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What is the tax position of a Bare trust
asset belongs to beneficiary income is taxable as beneficiarys income beneficiary is liable for the tax beneficiary must include trust income on their self assessment
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What is the tax position of a bare trust if the property was settled by a parent for an unmarried minor
it is taxed as the parents income if the income exceeds £100 gross per year. this rule does not apply if grandparent or other relative or individual settles the property into trust for a minor
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How is a trust for vulnerable beneficiaries taxed
income and gains are taxed on the basis of the beneficiaries tax position
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What are the categories of vulnerable beneficiaries
disabled person = someone who is eligible for attendance allowance personal independence payment increased disablement pension constant attendance allowance armed forces independence payment someone unable to manage their own affairs because of a mental health condition Relevant minor children = a child who hasnt reached age 18 and at least 1 parent has died
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What are the eligible trusts for relevant minors
statutory trusts trusts established under the will of a deceased parent trusts established under criminal injuries compensation scheme, which give absolute entitlement at age 18 and entitlement to income before then
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How to obtain favourable tax treatment for vulnerable person
trustees must make a joint election not more than 12 months after 31/01 following the end of the tax year which the effective date of election falls.
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Which events revoke the favourable tax treatment of a vulnerable person trust
person ceases to be a vulnerable person the trust in relation to election ceases to be a qualifying trust trusts are terminated
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How is the tax relief for a vulnerable person trust claimed
Calculate the tax the trust would normally pay Calculate the amount the vulnerable beneficiary will pay Deduct the smaller amount from the larger and the difference is the amount the trustees income tax liability is reduced
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What is the tax position of a Life interest and interest in possession trust
beneficiary entitled to trust income is taxed on income as it arises trustees are also liable for basic rate tax on any income actually received effectively paying tax on behalf of the beneficiary if income is paid directly to the beneficiaries and not to trust then the beneficiary can pay the tax The beneficiary is entitled to a tax credit for any tax paid by trustees. The trustees are not liable to higher rate tax but the beneficiary might be trustees cannot claim the personal allowances etc but the beneficiary can claim a refund of tax paid by trustees
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What is the benefit of the mandating the income of an interest in possession trust to the beneficiary
beneficiary can claim personal allowances | save on admin costs of managing the trust as tax relief is not give on trustees expenses
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What is the order for deductions of trustee expenses of a interest in possession trust (for calculating the beneficiaries income)
1. UK dividends 2. Foreign Dividends 3 savings income 4 other income
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What is the income tax position of a discretionary and accumulation and maintenance trust
Trustees have a standard rate band of £1,000 (divided by the number of trusts created by the settlor in existence for any part of that tax year min of £200 per trust) income falling within the standard rate band is liable to basic rate tax Thereafter tax is 45% on non div income UK div income is 38.1%
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How is income distributed to a beneficiary from a discretionary trust taxed
the trustees must have paid 45% tax so if starting rate band reduces liability they will need to pay additional to HMRC and then the beneficiary receives trust income with equivalent tax credit income distributed to beneficiary ceases to be savings or div income no PSA or Div allowance available beneficiary can claim back any additional tax paid over their liability
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What is the annual exemption for trusts in relation to CGT
£6,000 - split across all trusts created by settlor subject to a minimum of 1/5th (£1200)
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What is the CGT treatment of a bare trust
gains are treated as those of the beneficiary | There is no disposal for CGT on a transfer of the asset to beneficiary if they are already absolutely entitled
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How are Gains taxed on property in trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries
the gain is taxable at the rate of the beneficiary
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How are disposals made by the trustees of a life interest and in interest in possession trust taxed
Normal rules and taxed at rate of 20% (28% for property) | Gains made on the value of the asset between the trust creation and death of life tenant are not taxed
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What is the capital gains tax position of an accumulation & maintenance trust
the beneficiary becoming absolutely entitled to the assets is regarded as trustees making a disposal of assets at market value
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What is the tax position of gains on a discretionary trust and relevant property trusts subject to periodic and exit IHT charges
Capital gain can be held over on creation
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What is the definition of a trust
A legal obligation binding a person to deal with property over which he has control for the benefit of certain people Person - trustee Property - trust property People - beneficiaries
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What is realty
Freehold interest in land
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What is personality
Assets not freehold interest in land
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What is personality divided into
Chattels real | Chattels personal
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What is chattels real
Leasehold interest in land
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What is chattels personal
Tangible and intangible assets
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What is chooses in action
Intangible assets (life insurance policies reversionary interests shares)
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What is choses in possession
Tangible objects | Furniture art
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What are the main types of investments used by trusts
Collectives and shares Ian’s investment bonds
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How can a trustee avoid a trustee tax rate liability on an investment bond
Assign the policy to beneficiary
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What are the main differences between a trust and contract
No offer and acceptance needed for a trust Consideration not needed in a trust Beneficiaries may not be aware of trust but a contract must ensure all parties are aware Minors can be beneficiaries of a trust and contracts are usually unenforceable for a minor Trustees own trust but beneficiary can enforce terms of the trust if a breach occurs - only parties in a contract have legal or equitable rights under it
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What benefit is there to a settlor of a an offshore trust
Some have a protector who can veto decisions of trustees or remove trustees
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What is minimum number of trustees for a trust with land as its property
Two unless one is a trust corporation
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What is the maximum number of trustees for a trust with land as the property
4
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What is the minimum age to be a trustee
18 and of sound mind
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What are the advantages of using a trust corporation as a trustee
Company cannot die unlike individuals | They have the professional expertise particularly if the trust is complex
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What are the disadvantages of using a trust corporation as a trustee
Charges
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When does a trustee have to invest cash that comes into the trust
Immediately unless it is being paid out immediately
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What do trustees have to abide by when carrying out their duties
Statutory duty of care | They must act in a way that a prudent business person could be expected to act taking into account their expertise
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What duties does the statutory duty of care apply to
``` Exercise of investment powers Acquisition of land Appointment of agents Nominees and cjstodians Insurance of trust property ```
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What is the standard investment criteria of a trust
Regard the suitability of an investment The need for diversification Take advice unless appropriate Review
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If a trustee has caused a loss to the trust which could have been avoided if the utmost diligence had been used who are they liable to
The beneficiaries
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What can trust income be used to do for infant beneficiaries
Maintenance or education
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Under a trust created by a deed how are the initial trustees appointed
By the deed
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Under a trust created by a will how are the trustees appointed
The will should name them - they are likely to be the executors
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Under a trust set up by the laws of intestacy how are the trustees appointed
They are the administrators
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When can a new trustee be appointed to replace a trustee
``` When the previous trustee: Dies Remains out of the UK for more than 12 months Desires to be discharged Refuses to act Is incapable of acting as a trustee Is under the age of 18 ```
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Who should act as trustee of the sole or last trustee dies
Their legal representatives until a new appointment is made
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What powers can a trustee not appoint an agent to do
Powers over distribution of assets How fees are dealt with Appointment if new trustees Delegation of trustees powers
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What actions can a court take if they agree there has been a breach of trust
Issue an injunction to prevent the trustee from taking a course of action Order trustee to make restitution Order return of property wrongly transferred
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What types of beneficial interest are there
Absolute Life interest Reversionary Contingent
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When can beneficiaries bring an end to a trust
``` If they are All ascertained All of full age and capacity All in agreement There is no possibility of further beneficiaries ```
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What are the advantages of a trust
Reduce iht Retain some control of gifted assets Retain some access to gifted assets Ensure assets don’t fall into wrong hands Delay decisions as to who ultimately receives assets
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What are the main disadvantages of a trust
Access to assets may be restricted May not be able to alter once set up Must generally survive 7 years for IHT reduction Trust may pay income tax and cgt at higher rates May be ongoing iht charged
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What is a relevant property trust
A trust created after 22/03/2006 | That creates flexible, successive or contingent interests
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What are examples of trust created by statute
Creation of a trust for sale of an intestates estate - admin of estates 1925 Where a legal estate is held by 2 or more people as joint tenants - law of property act 1925 Creation of a trust of a life policy - Married women’s property act 1882
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What is the objective of a secret trust
Preserve the identity of a beneficiary
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What are the 3 certainties of a trust
Words - must show trust is intended Subject - must be certain property assets Object - beneficiaries must be certain
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What is the perpetuity period of a trust
125 years for all trust created after 5/4/10 Deed can specify shorter terms
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What is maximum accumulation | Period for a charitable trust
21 years
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What is the perpetuity period of a trust created prior to 5/4/10
Lifetime of a specified person plus 21 years or | 80 years from creation
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What is the maximum accumulation period of a trust created prior to 5/4/10
Life of settlor 21 years from death of a testator or settlor Minority of any person living at death of testator or settlor Minority of any person entitled under the trust 1964 act added 21 years from disposition The minority of a person in being at that date
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The court has the power to vary a trust for the benefit of who?
Any beneficiary incapable due to infancy Any contingent beneficiary Any unborn people Anyone with a discretionary interest under a protective trust
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What is the main purpose of an excluded property trust
To | Ring fence overseas assets and protect them from UK IHT on death
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How does a loan trust work
Settlor creates trust Settlor makes an interest free loan which repayable on demand Trustees invest in an investment bond Growth on the bond is outside the settlers estate Trustees use a 5% withdrawals to repay the settlor Settlor only entitled to repayment of the loan Settlor must spend the loan repayments
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How does a discounted gift trust work
Settlor makes gift to a trust Settlor retains the right to fixed capital sums or income Gift is discounted for iht purposes Settlor retained rights have no value on death Discount is only relevant if settlor dies within 7 years Not a GwR or POAT Relatively inflexible
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How many settlers can there be in a flexible reversionary trust?
One
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What types of flexible reversionary trusts are ther
Double and single
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What type of investment does the settlor of a flexible reversionary trust make
A series of surrenderable sublet premium endowment policies with multiple lives assured
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How does a double trust for a flexible reversionary trust work
Settlor assigns policies to a bare trust for own benefit then irrevocably assigns beneficial interest in each policy to a discretionary trust
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How does a single trust for flexible reversionary trust work
Settlor assigns policies to a discretionary trust
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How many days a year can the settlor of a flexible reversionary trust access benefits
One
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How are the maturity dates of policies in a flexible reversionary trust spread out
Over 10 years
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If the policies in a flexible reversionary trust mature how are the benefits paid
Units are paid to settlor as an income - chargeable gain at settlers marginal income tax
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When can the trustees of a flexible reversionary trust surrender the policies
Any time and pay cash to beneficiaries even if settlor is still alive
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If a trustee decides to not let a policy under flexible reversionary trust mature by extending the maturity date is this a new gift from settlor
No
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Did flexibke reversionary trust liable to POAT
No
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Is a flexible reversionary trust a GWR
No
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How is the initial investment into a flexible reversionary trust treated for IHt purposes
As a CLT
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What are the advantages of a flexible reversionary trust
Make a gift for IHT Retain option to receive payments GWR and POAT do not apply Whole gift outside of estate after 7 years Settlor can receive annual payments if required Payments can be made to beneficiaries Future growth outside of estate
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What are the disadvantages of a flexible reversionary trust
Gift inside of estate for 7 years No discount available 20% tax charge at outset of CLT exceeds nil rate band Income tax charge on maturity or surrender Cannot benefit form 5% tax deferrals during the settlers lifetime
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How does a back to back trust work
Individual buys an annuity on their own life Takes out a life policy on their own life under trust On death annuity has no value and the life policy is outside of the estate for IHT
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Who is a back to back trust good for
Those in good health that have assets that can’t be gifted such as a house
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What basis can a back to back trust be written on
Single and joint
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What type of trust is used for back to backs
Discretionary
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When might a trust review be triggered
Death of a trustee or beneficiary Serious illness of a trustee or beneficiary Bankruptcy of a settlor trustee or beneficiary Beneficiary’s marriage separation or divorce Changes in income or wealth Disputes between settlor trustee and beneficiary

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