LAW7271 - Principles of trusts

Leader(s): Bryan Dwyer

Offered

City (Melbourne) Trimester 1 2009 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Trimester 3 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to the fundamental principles and concepts of the law of trusts. It will examine the functions and constitution of trusts, trust property and objects and the duties of trustees.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students will have:

1. 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;
2. acquired the ability to advise on the proper administration of trusts;
3. acquired the ability to advise on the rights of beneficiaries and on the duties of trustees in a given factual situation;
4. 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

Prerequisites

LAW7212, LAW7265, LAW7267, and LAW7269

Prohibitions

LAW4170