Trusts Law

Description

This book looks to introduce the law of trusts in an alternate manner from customary texts. Theunderlyingpremiseisthataninvestigationofthesocialandlegalcontexts inwhichtrustscommonlyappear,andofthefunctionswhichtrustsperformwithin these unique circumstances, is a basic essential to an appropriate comprehension of trusts law. Advancements that have happened in the important social and legitimate settings since the first release of this book have confirmed our conviction in the estimation of this approach. Thebulkofthebookisthereforeagaindividedintofourparts: trust and the protection of family riches (Chapters 3–11);trustsandfamilybreakdown (Chapter 12);trustsandcommerce(Chapters 13–16);andtrustsandnon-profit activity(Chapters17–20). Thegatheringpaceoflegalchangehas, however, impelled us to make broad modifications and increases to the content. Noticeable among the numerous legal changes are the Trustee Act 2000 and the Pensions Act 2004 while key parts of the Charities Bill 2004 have likewise been consolidated where conceivable.