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tied up money

Help,

Can someone throw some light on this for me. If money is tied up in trust for a certain amount of time. Is this money irretrievabley lost for the period of that trust or can it be "got at" early with some sort of financial penalty????:

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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,328 Forumite
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,277 Forumite
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    The type of trust is important along with the trust rules. The trustees have to follow the rules but some trusts may allow the trustees some discretion on what happens to the funds and when. This may also affect the taxation depending on the set up.

    Its a pretty vague answer but the question is too wide and lacking info.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • xylophone
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    What kind of Trust is it? What powers have been given to the Trustees in respect of investments? Who are the beneficiaries?

    http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/trusts/intro/index.htm
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