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A sham trust exists where the real underlying purpose of the trust differs from the purpose as stated “on paper”. For instance, where a settlor (a person who puts assets into the trust) still exercises a great deal of control over the trust and has virtually free access to the assets, it is likely that the trust will be a sham.
