Express trust Flashcards
1
Q
Trust is valid if? (Knight v Knight 1840)
A
Certainty of words
Certainty of subject
Certainty of object
2
Q
Unclear intention Jones v Lock 1865 (COI)
A
Must be certain settlor intended trust and must be clear from words intended for a binding obligation
3
Q
Fixed trust?
A
Share or interest of each beneficiary specified in instrument creating trust
(£10k divided equally)
4
Q
Discretionary trust?
A
settlor not indicated who is to get what but has given trustees discretion to decide
5
Q
Three certainties?
A
Formalities
Constitution
Perpetuity
6
Q
Knight v Knight
A
Payne left property to Thomas and male descendants
Thomas died without male heirs
Charlotte and Edward claimed property