Effective trust governance requires a balanced relationship between trustees, protectors and beneficiaries. The following sections outline common governance risks, structural weaknesses and due diligence considerations frequently identified in international trust structures.
Common structural weaknesses that may affect the balance of authority between trustees and protectors.
Key questions to assess how trustees supervise, evaluate and interact with protectors.
Typical governance issues observed in complex trust structures involving family offices and cross-border assets.
Best practice considerations to preserve trustee independence while maintaining protector oversight.
Frequent governance breakdowns in family wealth structures and how they emerge over time.