Consent of Paul Hastings LLP

EX-99.(11)(B) 7 d711668dex9911b.htm CONSENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP Consent of Paul Hastings LLP

Exhibit 11(b)

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of The Tocqueville Trust as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about April 18, 2014.

/s/ Paul Hastings LLP

PAUL HASTINGS LLP

New York, New York

April 18, 2014