Saunders v Vautier Rule: Trust Law Definition

A legal principle allowing beneficiaries who are of full age, sound mind, and together absolutely entitled to the trust property to collapse (terminate) the trust and demand the assets, regardless of the settlors wishes. Limits the settlors ability to control assets indefinitely when all beneficiaries agree to end the trust.

This definition is part of the Equity Steward Trust Law Glossary — a plain English reference for UK families and trustees.