Lewin on Trust

About Book:

Lewin on Trusts gives an in-depth analysis of both general principles and practical considerations, covering all aspects of trusts law, including creation of trusts, jurisdiction and choice of law, the role and duties, indemnity and remuneration of trustees, the rights of beneficiaries, dispositive and administrative powers concerning trusts, trust proceedings and remedies, and regulation of trusts and trustees.

The new edition has been extensively re-organised and substantially expanded to take account of developments in the law, and decisions in England, as well as the old Commonwealth and all the main offshore jurisdictions.

New features:

A new chapter on trusts and divorce
A full conspectus on the “firewall” legislation in overseas jurisdictions protecting trusts from the application of foreign laws
The impact of the new data protection legislation (GDPR and the 2018 Act) on trusts
The effect of human rights legislation on the interpretation of trusts for children
An expanded treatment of the nature and effect of powers of the settlor concerning changes in the trusteeship and other matters
A revised analysis of the indemnity of outgoing trustees
Developments on priorities of claims on insolvent trusts and on their winding up
Coverage of mediation and other forms of ADR for trust disputes
Public and private hearings in, and confidentiality of, trust proceedings
Commentary and explanation of regulations about registration of beneficial ownership and on CRS, FATCA and DAC 6 reporting for trusts
An examination of unexplained wealth orders