Trusts Act 2019

Appointment and discharge of trustees - Removal of trustee

109: Application to prevent removal

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"Stopping Yourself from Being Removed as a Trustee"

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If you are a trustee, you can apply to the court to stop yourself from being removed, unless section 107(1) applies to you. You must make this application within 20 working days of getting notice that someone wants to remove you. You will need to follow the rules and give the court the information they need to make a decision about your application.

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Part 5Appointment and discharge of trustees
Removal of trustee

109Application to prevent removal

  1. A trustee may (unless section 107(1) applies) apply to the court for an order preventing the trustee’s removal.

  2. The application must be made within 20 working days after the trustee receives notice of the decision to remove the trustee.