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  "legislation_title": "Recognition of Trusts Act 1987",
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  "text": "Where no applicable law has been chosen, a trust shall be governed by the law with which it is most closely connected.\nIn ascertaining the law with which a trust is most closely connected reference shall be made in particular to—\n(a) the place of administration of the trust designated by the settlor;\n(b) the situs of the assets of the trust;\n(c) the place of residence or business of the trustee;\n(d) the objects of the trust and the places where they are to be fulfilled.",
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