LEWIN ON TRUSTS

John Mowbray QC, Lynton Tucker, Nicholas le Poidevin,
James Brightwell and Edwin Simpson

Comprehensively covering the entire law of trusts from general principles to current practice, Lewin on Trusts provides an extended treatment of every aspect of trust law. From the creation of the trust through its administration to its variation, if necessary, and its winding-up, the work ensures the correct creation of trusts that meet clients’ needs.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of the entire law of trusts, from general principles to current practice
  • Deals with the definition, classification and creation of trusts
  • Deals with the appointment and discharge of trustees
  • Covers the beneficiaries of the trust and their interests
  • Examines the administration of the trust property
  • Clarifies the powers and duties of the trustees
  • Deals with lawful departure from the trust, explaining how variations in the trust and powers under it can be affected
  • Explains breach of trust and available remedies
  • Provides answers to questions that arise in modern trust practice
  • Refers to the latest decisions on trust law, including Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, Channel Island and Caribbean decisions
  • Deals with constructive trusts and asset tracing
  • The new 1st supplement brings the mainwork completely up to date with all the latest in case law and legislation

Trusts, Wills and Probate Library, 18th edition, December 2007
1st Supplement, July 2010

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