*FREE STEP webinar* No-contest clauses in trusts and estate planning - do they stand up to scrutiny?
- Joe @ Auric
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
A no contest clause, also called a forfeiture clause, allows a will or trust to cut off a beneficiary who challenges its terms. These clauses deter disputes, but enforceability varies by jurisdiction.
Our panel has appeared in key cases in the Caribbean, Singapore, and the United States. They will compare how courts define triggers and assess enforceability, giving attendees a clear view of current approaches worldwide.
Why attend?
These clauses are common in practice, yet their real effect can be uncertain.
Case law is limited, so a cross-jurisdiction review helps practitioners spot risks, draft with care, and advise clients with greater confidence.
ModeratorScott Rahn TEP, Founding Partner, RMO LLP, CA, USA
SpeakersTerence Wah, Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, SingaporeSimon Taube KC TEP, Ten Old Square, UK
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