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On top of the legal and financial stakes they bring, beneficiary and trust disputes are often highly emotional affairs. Negotiating, mediating, litigating and resolving these disputes requires counsel from sensitive and experienced lawyers. AANDI Lawyers specialise in navigating fraught legal cases. Book a consultation at our Melbourne law firm today.
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If you are unsatisfied with the administration of a trust or feel that you have been maligned by the beneficiaries or owner of a trust, we can help.
Understand your rights, obligations and entitlements with the help of our trust dispute lawyers.
Tell us about the concerns, issues or disputes you have with your trust.
We will investigate to determine precisely how the trustee failed to meet their obligations.
We will advise you on your options, suggest an overall strategy and recommend the appropriate action.
We will pursue your case until we reach the final outcome, even if litigation is necessary.
Tell us about the concerns, issues or disputes you have with your trust.
We will investigate to determine precisely how the trustee failed to meet their obligations.
We will advise you on your options, suggest an overall strategy and recommend the appropriate action.
We will pursue your case until we reach the final outcome, even if litigation is necessary.
Tell us about the concerns, issues or disputes you have with your trust.
We will investigate to determine precisely how the trustee failed to meet their obligations.
We will advise you on your options, suggest an overall strategy and recommend the appropriate action.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in resolving trust disputes and defending the rights of parties on either side of the equation. Partner with us, and we’ll assign you a dedicated lawyer to oversee your case. Though based in Melbourne, we’ll gladly represent clients across Australia.
In the effort to protect their assets, trust-makers can develop factually and legally complex trust deeds. These nuances exist for all trust types, including business and family trusts, as well as charitable trusts and testamentary trusts.
With our nuanced expertise, we are able to represent both beneficiaries and trustees in matters involving:
Fast and efficient
Trust disputes can have a significant impact on your business and livelihood. We work hard to ensure you get a speedy resolution for your case without unnecessary delays.
Clear communication
We provide open, honest and straightforward advice with actionable strategies. We want you to feel informed enough to make confident decisions at every turn.
Accessible legal advice
We offer fixed fees or tailored pricing to suit you and your case. We will advise you on your situation and describe your options to get an idea of where you stand.
Experience you can trust
We have the experience and expertise to investigate trustee disputes and provide advice on how to move forward towards the desired outcome.
"AANDI are very easy to deal with. Always prompt service with informative and timely communication. We will be using them for all our legal needs from now on."
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A trustee is responsible for the administration of the trust and has been given that responsibility by the creator (or donor) of the trust (the business, a wealthy family member, etc.). The trustee is obliged to ensure that the trust operates according to the regulations set out in the trust deed, which include how the trust is to be funded, and how and when the trust's beneficiaries are to receive their entitlements.
There are several reasons why clients believe they may have grounds for a potential trust dispute. These reasons can include:
In our experience, the majority of trust disputes revolve around technical details (such as deed interpretation) rather than any malicious intent from any of the involved parties. By carefully assessing the legal stipulations of the trust, we can help you — and your opposing party — understand precisely what obligations and entitlements you all have.
However, there can be more complex issues at play. The Victorian Supreme Court can dissolve trusts found to have been fraudulently created or set up to protect or hide assets.
The outcomes we seek will depend on the specific nature of your dispute.
Leigh has decades of legal experience and has held the Director position at AANDI Lawyers for over 8 years.
