The Courts supervisory powers: ensuring the proper administration and due execution of trusts

In the case of Dryandra Investments Pty Ltd v Hardie by her guardian ad litem Ian Torrington Blatchford [2024] WASC 24, the Supreme Court of Western Australia examined a key aspect of estate planning and structuring: ensuring proper succession for the roles of appointor and guardian. The decision underscores the risks that arise when these crucial roles are overlooked, and succession is not addressed by an appointor or guardian before they lose capacity or pass away.

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