Trustees
Trustees are appointed to manage money that’s been set aside in a trust for another person or group of people.
Investing as a trustee can be a daunting prospect, especially for those with little or no knowledge of investing.
You may be required to balance a portfolio in order to take care of different classes of beneficiaries; you certainly have to be aware of the requirements of the Trustee Act 2000 and ensure that any trust investment is suitable and kept under review. As a trustee, you may be required to take investment advice and to regularly assess the portfolio’s continuing effectiveness.
We can help in the following ways:
- Advice on the construction of the trust’s investment portfolios: Working with your other professional advisers, we can ensure that the trust’s assets are suitably invested to meet the objectives of the trust, so that you can carry out your duties as a trustee.
- Review of existing trust investment portfolios: We will firstly appraise an existing portfolio to ensure that it meets the requirements of the trust deed. Where necessary, we make appropriate recommendations for changes within the portfolio, and ensure that the trust invests in appropriate investments.
- Investment tax planning within trusts: If you already act as a trustee, you will be aware that a trust is taxed differently from an individual or company. It is important, therefore, to ensure that taxation has been taken into account when the trust makes investments. We will assist you in ensuring that the trust takes maximum advantage of its tax position.
Are you looking for support to manage your responsibilities as a trustee? Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation at our expense.
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