LAW7271

Principles of trusts (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Jonathan Chambers

Offered:
City T1-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T3-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T1-58 2005 (Day)
City T3-58 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will have: (a) acquired the ability to identify the appropriate circumstances in which a trust should be created and to advise as to the methods by which a trust may be created; (b) acquired the ability to advise on the proper administration of trusts; (c) acquired the ability to advise on the rights of beneficiaries and on the duties of trustees in a given factual situation; (d) further developed skills in caselaw analysis.

Assessment: Memorandum of Advice requiring students to provide comprehensive advice to a client in a factual situation involving a trust: 30%; Final Examination: 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week x 12 weeks