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April 13, 2026Trusts & Trustees0 citations

GUERNSEY: Private trust foundation—a practical guide

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LHLorcan Higgins

Key Points

  • The aim is to provide a structured guide to using Guernsey private trust foundations in family wealth management.
  • Analyzed constitutional documents relevant to private trust foundations.
  • Outlined key parties involved in the structure.
  • Discussed rules for registration and regulation under Guernsey law.
  • Clarified the role of a Guernsey foundation as a trustee.
  • Identified essential documents required for setting up a private trust foundation.
  • Explained the impact of local regulations on the implementation process.

Abstract

Abstract This article provides a practical guide to the use of a Guernsey foundation as a trustee of a private trust structure, referred to as a ‘private trust foundation’. Using an example of family scenario, it explores the constitutional documents, key parties involved, and the rules for registration and regulation under Guernsey law. The article aims to give practitioners a clear and structured overview of how a Guernsey private trust foundation can be implemented within a family wealth structure.

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Lorcan Higgins (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88583afacbeac03ea452https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttag023
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