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Equity And The Law Of Trusts Guide

Providing for children or vulnerable relatives who cannot manage money themselves. 5. The Fiduciary Duty

Equity and Trusts ensure that the law remains "human." By recognizing that the person whose name is on the deed might not be the person who truly "owns" the value, the law protects the vulnerable and honors the true intentions of property owners. Equity and the Law of Trusts

Did the settlor truly mean to create a trust, or was it just a gift or a suggestion? Providing for children or vulnerable relatives who cannot

Equity is not a separate set of rules designed to replace the law; it exists to it. Originating in the English Court of Chancery, Equity was developed to mitigate the "harshness" of the Common Law. Did the settlor truly mean to create a

Is it clear exactly who the beneficiaries are? 4. Why Use Trusts? Trusts are versatile tools used for:

Promoting public benefits (education, poverty relief, religion).

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