Guernsey: Trusts

Passion assets such as art, yachts, and fine wine present unique challenges for high-net-worth individuals, requiring careful balance between personal enjoyment and prudent wealth management. This article explores how ownership structures like trusts and foundations can address the complexities of storage, insurance, cross-border movement, and succession planning while preserving both financial value and family legacy. As generational wealth transfer accelerates and digital innovation reshapes luxury asset

Aaron Russell-Davison examines the resurgence of activity across the Middle East and its implications for Guernsey's established regional partnerships. As families navigate evolving wealth dynamics, he analyzes emerging patterns in succession planning, governance frameworks, and the restructuring of international wealth arrangements.

Protectors of discretionary trusts sometimes find themselves in the unfortunate position of being asked by a beneficiary, or class of beneficiaries, to resign for reasons that are not always justified.

Guernsey has long been recognised as a stable, sophisticated and adaptable jurisdiction for trust structuring.

Guernsey foundations blend hallmarks of both companies and trusts to create a highly adaptable vehicle for wealth structuring, philanthropy and long-term governance.

Guernsey law provides for the establishment and regulation of private trust companies (PTCs). In September 2025, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission...

Despite inherent risks, conflicts in family trusts can be minimized through careful planning. Cayman Islands trusts offer strong legal frameworks and protections, making them ideal for preserving assets and managing intergenerational wealth.

There are a variety of structures and arrangements available to Individuals and their families both for estate and succession planning and to protect their assets from uncertainty and volatility.

In the intricate world of trust administration, poor management can have serious consequences. When contemplating the establishment of a trust or the replacement of an existing trustee...