Trust Law 1 – Certainties, Trustees and Beneficiaries
From SQE Exam Essentials and Preparations by CELE SQE
April 12, 2025 · 44 min · Season 11 · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode explores the core doctrines and structures of English Trust Law relevant to the SQE1 assessment.
In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore the core doctrines and structures of English Trust Law , with a focus on the principles tested in the SQE1 assessment. 🎓 Topics covered: The three certainties required for the creation of a valid express trust Types of trusts: fixed trusts , discretionary trusts , resulting and constructive trusts The beneficiaries' rights and the rule in Saunders v Vautier The distinction between charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts Trusts of the family home and resulting/constructive trust claims Liability of third parties and the doctrine of knowing receipt / dishonest assistance Trustees' powers, duties, breaches, and the remedies available to beneficiaries The principle of tracing and equitable proprietary claims 🧠 This is a high-yield topic and commonly assessed in both doctrinal MCQs and applied scenario-style questions. 📲 Explore full textbooks, flashcards, and SQE1 quizzes via the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com
Topics covered
- three certainties
- fixed trusts
- discretionary trusts
- resulting trusts
- constructive trusts
- beneficiaries' rights
- charitable purpose trusts
- non-charitable purpose trusts
- trusts of the family home
- knowing receipt
- dishonest assistance
- trustees' powers
- trustees' duties
- breaches
- remedies available to beneficiaries
- tracing
- equitable proprietary claims
Keywords
- SQE1
- English Trust Law
- trust creation
- beneficiary rights
- trustee responsibilities
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