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International Trusts Order, 2000 · As enacted · Part XI · Governing Law
International Trusts Order, 2000 · As enacted · Part XI · Governing Law
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In identifying the governing law previously in effect for the purposes of section 103(1)(a}, consideration should first be given to the terms of the trust instrument and to any evidence therein as to the intention of the parties; and the other circumstances of the trust shall be considered only if the terms of the trust instrument fail to provide such evidence as to the intention of the parties.
trust instrument
"trust instrument" means the written testamentary or other instrument if any by which, or on the terms of which, the trust is created (including any subsequent instruments affecting the terms or administration of the trust) or where the trust was not created by, or on the terms of, any written instrument refers to any trust instrument evidencing an oral declaration creating the trust. Application and restrictions.
trust
"trust" means an international trust except where the context otherwise requires;
trust instrument
"trust instrument" means the written testamentary or other instrument if any by which, or on the terms of which, the trust is created (including any subsequent instruments affecting the terms or administration of the trust) or where the trust was not created by, or on the terms of, any written instrument refers to any trust instrument evidencing an oral declaration creating the trust. Application and restrictions.