From Bishops To Blessings: Momentous Decisions By Trustees

The English courts have for centuries exercised a supervisory jurisdiction over trustees and with the development of Jersey and Guernsey as trust jurisdictions the Islands’ courts have taken on a similar role. One aspect of that role is the courts’ ability to “bless” momentous decisions of trustees. This article examines the development of this jurisdiction by the Royal Courts of Jersey and Guernsey and the tests that will be applied both in making the application and receiving the court’s consent to proceed.