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Have you got a Will? No? It is surprising how many people do not. In all likelihood, your assets (or ‘Estate’) are sufficiently valuable to warrant the costs of getting a Will and as seen below there are very strong and cogent reasons for having one. There are matters which a Will can address which will make looking after your Estate and family after you die much more straightforward and less stressful for your loved ones. It could also save a lot of wasted costs. First, it

In the recent re X Trusts case [civil no. 2632 22.05.26] the Royal Court in Guernsey considered an unusual request to bless a momentous decision by the Protector to replace a Guernsey trustee with a UK trustee, thereby 'onshoring' the trust. This despite the fact that such a change would result in significant tax and other liabilies for the trust assets. Indeed, the Court noted that by 2134, assuming the continuation of the modest distribution policy and the size of the fund

Disputes in private wealth management often mask consequences which are far more damaging and far reaching than the legal merits alone would suggest. The broader real costs are frequently underestimated, particularly in jurisdictions where reputation, relationships, and long-term stewardship should be paramount. Court proceedings create a complex web of strained relationships, diverted resources, and governance challenges, deeply affecting the fabric of trustee, beneficiar

Guernsey has long established itself as one of the world’s leading international finance centres, with over half a century of experience in fiduciary services, trust administration, and cross-border wealth structuring. This expertise has made the island a natural hub for the administration of luxury assets, ranging from superyachts and private aircraft to fine art and classic cars, owned by ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and families across the globe. At the heart

Everyone in the legal or commercial world is very familiar with the concepts of arbitration and mediation as tools of alternative dispute resolution.

Barrule Partners Group has launched as a new independent fiduciary, trust, corporate and advisory services business headquartered in Guernsey, focussed on ultra high net worth families, family offices and institutional intermediaries seeking senior-led solutions and highly experienced problem-solving abilities. Barrule Group is deliberately being built as a long-term independent business rather than a consolidation vehicle. It operates with direct partner involvement and le

Last week, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave a hugely significant judgment which has finally settled a long running debate about the extent of the powers of the Protector of a trust.