The validity of trust distributions is being scrutinised more and more frequently, with challenges arising not only from Australian Taxation Office reviews or audits, but also from beneficiaries questioning the trustee's management of the trust or their use of discretion in family succession disputes.

It is crucial to address the significant implications of invalid trust income distributions, identifying issues which result in a distribution being invalid and determine the appropriate steps to take when an invalid distribution is detected.

Following Part 1 in June, during our second session, we will be covering the following:

• The significance of amendment periods and their relevance in these circumstances.

• An analysis of the role trustee assessments play in invalid trust distributions.

• Strategies for rectifying trust distributions made to invalid recipients and trust law implications for beneficiaries.

• Practical solutions and approaches to resolve challenges and difficulties that may arise in these complex situations.