Variation of Trusts

Variation of Trusts provides a comprehensive and concise explanation of “how” and “why” alterations to trusts occur. Each chapter begins with a list of concepts under discussion and a description of their relationship to each other. This is a useful book for trust lawyers and accountants.

• Methods of Analysis
• Express Powers to Alter Trusts Conferred by the Trust Instrument
• Implied Powers to Alter Trusts Conferred on Trustees
• Principles Guiding the Use of Express and Implied Powers to Alter Trusts
• Use of Rights Held by Beneficiaries to Alter Trusts
• Court Powers to Alter Trusts
• Compliance with the Rules Against Perpetuities and Accumulations