Thinking of Winding Up Your Trust? Get the Facts First.
Winding up is permanent. Before you make a final decision, get clear, expert legal advice on whether your trust still has value — and what the alternatives are.
Before You Wind Up — Consider This
⚠️ A trust is like insurance — you don't cancel it because of rumours.
The Trusts Act 2019 didn't end trusts. It clarified trustee duties and improved how beneficiary information is handled. A trust can still protect family assets and give you flexibility that a will alone cannot provide. Winding up is permanent — once assets are back in personal names, you cannot undo that if life throws a curveball.
The Act Didn't End Trusts
The Trusts Act 2019 codified and clarified the law — it did not make trusts unnecessary. Read more →
Update, Don't Wind Up
In most cases, updating your deed is a better option than winding up. We can simplify your trust administration.
Protection Still Matters
Your trust may still protect against creditor claims, relationship property risk, and later-life care costs.
Read Before You Decide
Our blog series covers the most common reasons people consider winding up — and why the answer isn't always what you'd expect.
1. The 39% Trust Tax Rate — What It Really Means
The headline rate doesn't tell the whole story.
2. The Truth About the Trusts Act 2019
What actually changed — and what didn't.
3. IRD Reporting for Trusts
What you really need to know.
4. Why Retired Clients Still Need a Trust
Protection doesn't stop at retirement.
5. Keep Your Trust Simple Without Giving Up Protection
Practical steps to simplify.
6. Disclosure to Beneficiaries
What you must share — and what you don't.
Review & Update My Trust
We'll check whether your trust still works, update what needs changing, and simplify where possible.
Learn About Trust ReviewsI Still Want to Wind Up
If winding up is the right decision, we'll make sure it's done properly, with tax and legal implications addressed.
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