ABSTRACT

Unlocking Equity and Trusts will help you grasp the main concepts of Equity and Trusts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising.

The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence:

  • Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject
  • Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding
  • End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic
  • Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly
  • Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice
  • Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment
  • Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions

The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter opens with a list of aims and objectives, and contains diagrams to aid learning. Cases and judgments are prominently displayed, as are primary source quotations. Summaries help check your understanding of each chapter, there is a glossary of legal terminology. New features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions and answer plans, plus cases and materials exercises.

All titles in the series follow the same formula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject to another. The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units.

The series website www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk provides free resources such as multiple choice questions, key questions and answers, revision podcasts and cases and materials exercises.

chapter 1|18 pages

Historical outlines of equity

chapter 2|19 pages

Introduction to trusts

chapter 3|35 pages

The ‘Three Certainties’ Test

chapter 4|48 pages

Constitution of an express trust

chapter 6|18 pages

Discretionary trusts

chapter 7|44 pages

Resulting trusts

chapter 8|78 pages

Constructive trusts I

chapter 9|51 pages

Constructive trusts II – the family home

chapter 10|29 pages

Secret trusts and mutual wills

chapter 11|20 pages

Private purpose trusts

chapter 12|67 pages

Charitable trusts

chapter 14|38 pages

Duties and powers of trustees

chapter 15|20 pages

Variation of trusts

chapter 16|70 pages

Breach of trust