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If an irregularity occurs in a trust account, no matter the value, is it important that to inform us as soon as possible

If you are a lawyer, an associate of a law practice, an approved clerk, an external examiner or a bank that deals with legal practice trust accounts, and you become aware of a deficiency or irregularity in a trust account or trust ledger, you must tell us as soon as practicable. You can do that by filling out the reporting form below.

A deficiency or irregularity includes:

  • an error made in a trust ledger
  • a deficiency occurring in a trust account/trust ledger
  • where trust money has been intermixed with other money,
  • or any other type of irregularity involving the receipt, recording or disbursement of trust money

For more information about what constitutes trust money, see our Trust money webpage.

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