Which of the following statements is true in relation to trustee's powers of maintenance under the Trustee Act 1925, s.31?

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The statutory power of maintenance under the Trustee Act 1925, s.31 allows the trustees to make payments directly to the minor, or to others on the minor's behalf, for their education, maintenance, advancement or benefit. This includes paying for private school or university tuition fees, as long as it is for the minor's benefit. There are no restrictions on what the trustees can pay for as long as it is deemed necessary for the minor's education and maintenance. However, the power can only be exercised for the minor's benefit, and not for the benefit of anyone else, such as the minor's parent. There is also a potential for fraud if payments are made directly to a minor's parent, which is why the power cannot be exercised in this way.

Which of the Following Statements Is True in Relation to Trustee's