# The Recognition of Trusts Act 1987 (Overseas Territories) Order 1989, 


Where no applicable law has been chosen, a trust shall be governed by the law with which it is most closely connected.
In ascertaining the law with which a trust is most closely connected reference shall be made in particular to —
(a) the place of administration of the trust designated by the settlor;
(b) the situs of the assets of the trust;
(c) the place of residence or business of the trustee;
(d) the objects of the trust and the places where they are to be fulfilled.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/673/schedule/2/part/2/crossheading/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/recognition-of-trusts-act-1987-overseas-territories-order-1989/schedule-2/part-2/crossheading-2
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