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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts: Key Facts}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{17.67cm}}{A trust is an {\bf{equitable duty}} relating to property.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{17.67cm}}{There is {\bf{no single definition}} of a trust.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{17.67cm}}{A trust allows the {\bf{separation of the powers}} of the {\bf{legal owner}} (held by trustees) from the {\bf{benefits resulting}} from the exercise of those powers (enjoyed by beneficiaries).} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{17.67cm}}{A trust can confer {\bf{different types of rights}} on {\bf{different beneficiaries}} at {\bf{different times}}.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Characteristics of Trusts}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Trust property}}: & There must be an {\bf{identifiable trust property}}. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & The property is the {\bf{subject matter}} of the trust. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Almost every {\bf{asset or right}} can be held on trust. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & A {\bf{chose in action}} is a right (intangible) - e.g. a debt / company share. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & A {\bf{chattel}} is a tangible item (other than land) - e.g. cars, computers, jewellery. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & A trust {\bf{ceases to exist}} if the trust property is {\bf{destroyed or consumed}} (without fault of the trustee). \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 6) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Where the {\bf{trustee is at fault}} for loss of trust property, they will be liable to {\bf{restore}} the property or pay {\bf{compensation}} so the trust will {\bf{not}} cease to exist. \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 9) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Characteristics of Trusts (cont)}} \tn % Row 7 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Trustees}}: & A trustee {\bf{owns}} the property and has all the {\bf{rights and powers of legal ownership}}. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{white} & The {\bf{functions and duties}} of trustees are {\bf{not unitary}}. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & The {\bf{function and duty}} of any specific trustee is determined by the {\bf{nature of the trust}} they are administering. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 6) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{white} & Role of trustee is a {\bf{voluntary office}} and is typically {\bf{unpaid}} although professional trustees are entitled to remuneration. \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 7) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & A trustee can be one of the beneficiaries of a trust. \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 3) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trustee duties}}: & Basic duty of a trustee is to {\bf{hold or apply}} trust property for the benefit of the beneficiary. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 5) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Trustees who are also beneficiaries still {\bf{owe duties to the other beneficiaries}} so cannot simply use the trust fund for their own benefit. \tn % Row Count 36 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Characteristics of Trusts (cont)}} \tn % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Objects}}: & A trust must have a {\bf{beneficiary}} or be for a {\bf{permitted purpose}}. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} & A purpose trust is a trust for the {\bf{promotion or realisation of a purpose}} (i.e. a trust without a beneficiary). \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 6) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Most trusts will have a beneficiary or beneficiaries. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Equitable proprietary interest}}: & A beneficiary's interest is {\bf{good against third parties}} into whose hands the property or its traceable proceeds may have come. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 7) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Unlike legal proprietary interests, it {\bf{cannot be enforced against everyone}}. \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 4) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{white} & Equitable proprietary interests {\bf{cannot}} be enforced against a purchaser of a legal interest who {\bf{does not have notice of the trust}}. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Characteristics of Trusts (cont)}} \tn % Row 20 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & As an equitable proprietary interest in trust property, the property does {\bf{not}} form part of the trustee's estate for the purposes of the bankruptcy and insolvency regimes: {\bf{cannot}} be distributed to trustee's creditors. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 11) % Row 21 \SetRowColor{white} & Thus, a beneficiary enjoys {\bf{'priority' over the unsecured creditors of the trustee}} in the event of the latter's bankruptcy or insolvency. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 7) % Row 22 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\{\{ac\}\}............{\bf{Categorisations}}...........} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 1) % Row 23 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Express}}: & A trust which is {\bf{deliberately created}}. \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 2) % Row 24 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & The person who creates the trust is known as the {\bf{'settlor'}}. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 4) % Row 25 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Resulting}} or {\bf{Constructive}}: & Trusts which arise by {\bf{operation of law}}. \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 3) % Row 26 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & They are imposed {\bf{by the courts}}. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 2) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Characteristics of Trusts (cont)}} \tn % Row 27 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{"Implied trusts"}}. \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Comparisons \& Distinctions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Trusts vs Contracts}}: & It is possible to {\bf{contract to create a trust}} - this happens regularly. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & But, a contract is a creation of {\bf{common law}} where a trust in the creation of {\bf{equity}}. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & In a trust, • There is {\bf{no requirement for an agreement}} between any of the parties. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trusts vs Debts}}: & Unlike a trust, a debt does {\bf{not}} relate to {\bf{specific assets or funds}}. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & A creditor has a {\bf{personal}} right to payment but a beneficiary has an {\bf{equitable proprietary interest}} in the trust property. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 7) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trusts vs Charges}}: & Both a beneficiary and a chargee have a {\bf{proprietary interest}} in (respectively) the trust property and the charged property. \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Comparisons \& Distinctions (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & But, a chargor {\bf{can}} use charged property for their {\bf{own benefit}}. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} & A characteristic of a charge (but not a trust) is a {\bf{right of redemption}}. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Trusts vs Agency}}: & Both are subject to {\bf{fiduciary duties}}. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} & Unlike an agent, a trustee {\bf{cannot}} commit a beneficiary to a contract with a third party. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 5) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Trusts vs Bailment}}: & Bailment is the {\bf{transfer of possession of chattels}} from one person to another. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 4) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Only tangible}} property can form the subject matter of a bailment. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 4) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Bailment involves transfer of possession but does not impact the bailor's legal title to the property. \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 5) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trusts vs Companies}}: & A trust does {\bf{not}} have a legal personality. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 3) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Comparisons \& Distinctions (cont)}} \tn % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & A trust {\bf{cannot}} bring or defend a legal action in its own name. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} & Company shareholders do {\bf{not}} have a proprietary interest in the company's assets, but in the company. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 6) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Company directors' obligations are {\bf{owed to the company}}, {\bf{not}} to the shareholders. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 5) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trusts vs Estate Administration}}: & The function of a personal representative is to {\bf{administer and distribute}} the deceased's estate ASAP. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 5) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Express trusts are created to {\bf{endure for many years}} so trustees have ongoing asset management functions. \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 6) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{white} & A person interested in a deceased person's estate does {\bf{not have an equitable proprietary interest}} in any of the estate assets. \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Comparisons \& Distinctions (cont)}} \tn % Row 20 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Beneficiaries of a trust {\bf{do have an equitable proprietary interest}}. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 21 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Trusts vs Gifts}}: & A {\bf{"gift on trust"}} is a gratuitous transfer on trust. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 22 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & An outright gift =\{\{nl\}\}- the absolute {\bf{transfer of full legal ownership}}\{\{nl\}\}- donor is {\bf{full legal owner}}\{\{nl\}\}- donee becomes {\bf{full legal owner}} upon transfer\{\{nl\}\}- {\bf{no separate equitable interest}} in the property at any stage \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 12) % Row 23 \SetRowColor{white} & With a trust, the settlor creates a new {\bf{equitable interest}} for the beneficiary. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Private Express Trusts: Requirements}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\{\{ac\}\}............{\bf{Trust Duration}}...........} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Trusts are {\bf{not intended to be permanent}} arrangements.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{In a {\bf{discretionary trust}}, trustees are obliged to exercise their discretion {\bf{within a reasonable timeframe}}, limiting the duration of the trust.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Often a {\bf{trust instrument}} will contain {\bf{rules dealing with how and when the trust is brought to an end}} - Trust Period.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Where there is {\bf{no mechanism}} to limit the trust, the {\bf{law limits the duration}} by means of rules known as the {\bf{perpetuity rules}}.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\{\{ac\}\}............{\bf{Perpetuity Rules}}...........} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{1. The rule against remoteness of vesting}}: & Statutory rule which requires that a person (or charity) must obtain a vested interest in the trust property within a recognised 'perpetuity period'. \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 8) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} & This period is {\bf{125 years}}. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & It is possible for a {\bf{trust instrument}} to {\bf{limit}} the duration of the trust to a {\bf{shorter period}}. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 6) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} & Trust interests which {\bf{do not}} vest within the statutory perpetuity period is {\bf{void}}. \tn % Row Count 34 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Private Express Trusts: Requirements (cont)}} \tn % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{1a.}} Wait and see rule: & The trust can exist until it becomes apparent that the interest {\bf{cannot}} vest within the perpetuity period. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} & Anything done {\bf{before this time}} will remain valid. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{1b.}} Class closing rule: & Objects can be {\bf{excluded}} from the trust who might otherwise cause the trust to {\bf{fail}} because their interest would vest {\bf{outside the perpetuity clause}}. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 8) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{2. The rule against inalienability}}: & Assets {\bf{cannot}} be tied up on trust for {\bf{longer than the common law perpetuity period of a specified life in being plus 21 years}} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 7) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & This rule {\bf{no longer applies}} to most trusts but is relevant for {\bf{non-charitable purpose trusts}}. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 6) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Private Express Trusts: Requirements (cont)}} \tn % Row 15 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & There is {\bf{no}} wait and see rule: it {\bf{must}} be clear from the outset that the trust will end within the {\bf{prescribed perpetuity period}}. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{white} & Hence, the trust instrument for these trusts {\bf{must}} contain an {\bf{express perpetuity period}}. If not, the trust will fail. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 7) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Express perpetuity clause examples:\{\{nl\}\}- 21 years\{\{nl\}\}- as long as the law allows\{\{nl\}\}- 21 years following the death of the last surviving descendant of Queen Elizabeth II who is alive at the date of my death \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 11) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Resulting trusts}}: & An implied trust. & \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & Arise where a {\bf{legal owner}} {\bf{transfers ownership of their property}} to a {\bf{third party}} but equity recognises that they should {\bf{retain/regain the beneficial interest}} in that property. & \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 13) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & There are {\bf{2 sub-categories}}: & \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{1. Automatic resulting trusts}}: & Default trusts which arise when a {\bf{transfer on trust fails}} wholly or partly. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & If a {\bf{trustee is holding legal title}} but the trust has failed, equity imposes a resulting trust meaning that they {\bf{hold the property on trust for the settlor}}. \tn % Row Count 36 (+ 11) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & The settlor gets {\bf{{\emph{Saunders v Vautier rights}}}}: they can collapse the trust and recover the property. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{white} & & Equity's way of ensuring that the {\bf{property returns to its original owner}} when it is otherwise unclear what should happen to it. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 9) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & These trusts do {\bf{not}} respond to the actual intention of the settlor. \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 5) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{2. Presumed resulting trusts}}: & These trusts {\bf{do}} respond to the actual intention of the settlor. \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 5) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & Where a person makes a {\bf{gratuitous transfer of property to a third party}}, equity raises a {\bf{presumption}} of a resulting trust. \tn % Row Count 35 (+ 9) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law (cont)}} \tn % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & If a person transfers their property to someone else, equity will presume that they wanted that other person to hold it on trust for them. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 10) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} & & The presumption of resulting trust {\bf{can be rebutted}} by evidence. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 5) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & A resulting trust will {\bf{only arise}} if there is {\bf{no evidence rebutting the presumption}}. \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 7) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Constructive trusts}}: & An implied trust. & \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 3) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & All constructive trusts are imposed to {\bf{correct unconscionability}}. & \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law (cont)}} \tn % Row 15 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{3 broad situations}} where constructive trusts arise: & \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{1. Institutional constructive trusts}}: & Arise because the {\bf{conscience of a legal owner}} is affected in some way. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 5) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & Imposed {\bf{automatically}} in response to a {\bf{trigger}} event. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 5) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{white} & & E.g. Constructive trusts imposed to:\{\{nl\}\}- prevent fraud\{\{nl\}\}- perfect an imperfect gift\{\{nl\}\}- profits made in breach of fiduciary duty \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 10) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{2. Constructive trusts as remedy}}: & Awarded {\bf{by court}} as a remedy following {\bf{misapplication of property}}. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 5) % Row 20 \SetRowColor{white} & & {\bf{Not}} imposed automatically. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 2) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law (cont)}} \tn % Row 21 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & The result of C {\bf{asserting their rights}} in the property and seeking to {\bf{claim beneficial ownership}}. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 22 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{3. Common intention constructive trusts}}: & Used to {\bf{resolve disputes as to the beneficial ownership of land}} where there is {\bf{no express trust}} declared over the land. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 9) % Row 23 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & The court assesses the {\bf{common intention of the parties}} to determine their respective equitable interests in the land. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 9) % Row 24 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Statutory trusts}}: & There are some circumstances where a trust arises as a result of a legislative provision. & \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 6) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{3.8801 cm} x{6.5793 cm} x{6.4106 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Trusts Arising by Operation of Law (cont)}} \tn % Row 25 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & E.g. the statutory trusts that arise under the Intestacy Rules when a person dies without leaving a valid will. & \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 26 \SetRowColor{white} & The intention of the legal owners of the property is not relevant. & \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{4.7236 cm} x{4.8923 cm} x{7.2541 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficiaries: Rights}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{1. \seqsplit{Proprietary} rights}}: & {\bf{{\emph{Fixed trusts}}}}: & Beneficiaries have {\bf{equitable proprietary rights}}. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & & Their rights may be {\bf{vested}} or {\bf{contingent}} but they are proprietary. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & These rights are assets which are {\bf{capable of sale}} or other forms of transfer and can be {\bf{asserted against third parties}}. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 8) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & & {\bf{Power to bring the trust to an end}} by exercising the rule in {\bf{{\emph{Saunders v Vautier}}}}. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{{\emph{Discretionary trusts}}}}: & Beneficiaries do {\bf{not}} have proprietary rights, although some of their rights are akin to proprietary. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{4.7236 cm} x{4.8923 cm} x{7.2541 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficiaries: Rights (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & Until the discretion is exercise, beneficiaries can only {\bf{hope}} that the discretion is exercised in their favour. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{white} & & They {\bf{cannot}} assert their rights against third parties. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 4) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & They {\bf{do}} have sufficient interest in the trust property to {\bf{compel its return to the trust fund}}. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 6) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{white} & & {\bf{Power to bring the trust to an end}} by exercising the rule in {\bf{{\emph{Saunders v Vautier}}}}. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 6) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{2. Personal rights}}: & {\bf{{\emph{Fixed trusts}}}}: & The {\bf{right to compel the proper administration of the trust}} by the trustees: they can direct the trustee to take action such as suing a third party on behalf of the trust. \tn % Row Count 34 (+ 11) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{4.7236 cm} x{4.8923 cm} x{7.2541 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficiaries: Rights (cont)}} \tn % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & Right to be {\bf{informed of their entitlement}} under the trust once their interest has vested. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} & & Can {\bf{sue the trustees for breach of trust}} if they act outside their powers or in breach of their duties. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 7) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{{\emph{Discretionary trusts}}}}: & Beneficiaries can enforce the trust by {\bf{asking the court}} to ensure that {\bf{discretion is exercised}}, but {\bf{no right}} to request it be exercised in a particular way. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 10) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} & & Once discretion is exercised in favour of a beneficiary, they have the {\bf{right to be informed of their entitlement}}. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{4.7236 cm} x{4.8923 cm} x{7.2541 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficiaries: Rights (cont)}} \tn % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & & Can {\bf{sue the trustees for breach of trust}} if they act outside their powers or in breach of their duties. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{6.7353 cm} x{10.5347 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficial Entitlement: Fixed \& Discretionary}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\{\{ac\}\}............{\bf{Fixed Trust}}...........} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{A trust in which the entitlement of the beneficiaries is fixed by the settlor.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Trustees have no discretion in relation to the distribution of the trust property.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Trustees must distribute as directed by the settlor.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{The settlor cannot tell the trustees what to do once the trust has come into effect (unless they have reserved a power to do so).} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Can have one or more beneficiaries, and those beneficiaries may have very different entitlements in respect of the trust property.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Successive interest trust: & A type of fixed trust. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} & Involves a series of consecutive interests in the same trust property. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 3) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Gives some beneficiaries a right to income (income beneficiaries) while others are entitled to capital (capital beneficiaries). \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 6) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} Life interest trust: & A type of successive interest trust. \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{10.0166 cm} x{7.2534 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Beneficial Entitlement: Fixed \& Discretionary}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\{\{ac\}\}{\bf{............Fixed Trust...........}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{A trust in which the entitlement of the beneficiaries is fixed by the settlor.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Trustees have no discretion in relation to the distribution of the trust property.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Trustees must distribute as directed by the settlor.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{The settlor cannot tell the trustees what to do once the trust has come into effect (unless they have reserved a power to do so).} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Can have one or more beneficiaries, and those beneficiaries may have very different entitlements in respect of the trust property.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Successive interest trust}}: & A type of fixed trust. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Involves a series of consecutive interests in the same trust property. \newline \newline Gives some beneficiaries a right to income (income beneficiaries) while others are entitled to capital (capital beneficiaries). \newline Life interest trust: \newline A type of successive interest trust.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \end{document}