Unlocking Equity and Trusts

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

This edition has been updated to include a brand new chapter on equitable remedies, an expanded chapter on fiduciaries and extended coverage of tracing. It also discusses recent developments in the law such as the Trusts (Capital and Income) Act 2013, the Supreme Court decision in Futter on the Rule in Re Hastings Bass, and the amended Public Benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

The books in the Unlocking the Law Series get straight to the point and offer clear and concise coverage of the law, broken-down into bite-size sections with regular recaps to boost your confidence. They provide complete coverage of both core and popular optional law modules, presented in an innovative, visual format and are supported by a website which offers students a host of additional practice opportunities.