Parker and Mellows: The Modern Law of Trusts

Parker and Mellows: The Modern Law of Trusts is a well-established and popular textbook on this complex area of law.

The work:

• Sets out the underlying principles which govern this area of law
• Uses a practical framework to explore the administration of trusts
• Incorporates all key legislation and case law
• Covers the many changes that have taken place since publication of the previous edition, including the many changes in the areas of charities, taxation of trusts, and pensions
• Gives a greater understanding of how trusts operate, making it an essential aid for both students and practitioners

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• The classification of trusts
• The essential ingredients of a trust
• The formal requirements for the creation of a trust
• The constitution of a trust
• Discretions and powers
• Legality of a trust
• Protective trusts
• Implied or resulting trusts
• Constructive trusts
• Charitable trusts
• Pension trusts
• The appointment, retirement and removal of trustees
• The administration of trusts
• The taxation of a trust apportionments
• Income from the trust fund
• Applications of trust capital
• The position of a beneficiary under a trust
• Trustees' remuneration and benefits
• Variation of trusts
• Breach of trust
• Trusts in the conflict of laws
• Exporting trusts