Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
June 2016
Disciplines
Estates and Trusts | Law
Abstract
The historical evolution of express donative trusts in the English Middle Ages down to today both explains and frames the basic elements of a common law trust. Today, trusts in common law countries - and also in many civil law jurisdictions with the exception of China - are utilized in the private donative context to preserve and administer family wealth in ways not otherwise achievable. This paper outlines the basic elements of a common law donative trust from a functional perspective, explaining how trust work as a form of gratuitous transfers and why,
Publication Title
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
Location
Yubei District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
Recommended Citation
Tom Simmons, Donative Trusts and Equity at Common Law, Presentation to the Distinguished Faculty of Law, Southwest University of Political Science at Law, Chongqing, People's Republic of China (June 24, 2016)