Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales. Key considerations include sections on legal estates and interests in land, requirements for written instruments, and registration requirements.
Trustee Act 2000: Modern legislation governing trustee duties and powers, including investment responsibilities and delegation provisions.
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for registration of interests in land, priority of interests, and notice requirements.
Common Law Trust Principles: Fundamental principles established through case law regarding the creation, management, and enforcement of trusts.
Common Law Assignment Principles: Legal principles governing the transfer of rights and obligations from one party to another.
Equity Principles: Fundamental principles of fairness and justice that supplement common law, particularly relevant in trust law.
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Legislation governing the duration of trusts and accumulation of income within trusts.
Trust Registration Service Requirements: Post-Brexit requirements for trust registration and reporting to UK authorities.
HM Land Registry Requirements: Procedural and documentary requirements for registering property-related documents and interests.
HMRC Requirements: Tax implications and reporting requirements related to trust assignments.
Money Laundering Regulations: Compliance requirements for preventing money laundering in property and trust transactions.
