HD TRUSTS LAW NOTES

Description

Very clear and concise trusts law notes. These notes made it easy for me to confidently answer exam questions, and are formatted in a way that is step-by-step and visually pleasing, easing your stress during exam period. All relevant cases and legislation is included, and was done in reference to the reading guide. TOPIC LIST: Topic 1: Not examinable Topic 2: Creation of express trusts (certainty of intention/subject matter) Topic 3: Trust structures (fixed interest, discretionary, bare power) Topic : Certainty of objects & quistclose trusts & charitable trusts Topic 4: Statutory formalities (creation/disposal of land, declaration of trust, disposition of a subsisting interest, sub-trusts) Topic 5: Constitution of trusts (legal property, equitable property, future property) Topic 6: Trustee's duties (duty to: comply with deed, avoid conflicts of interest, act gratuitously, act personally, act in interest of beneficiary, get in assets, act prudently, seek advice, act impartially, keep accounts & inform) Topic 7: Defences & limitations on liability (exclusion clauses) Topic 8: Rights of trustees (right of indemnity, right to approach the Court) Topic 9: Rights of beneficiaries (right to call for trust property, right to remove trustees) Topic 10: Remedies (personal/proprietary remedies, tracing)