Subjects:

Equity and Trusts

Contents:

Property and Conveyancing Library

General nature of powers.

Creation of powers.

Certainty of objects.

Powers and the rules against perpetuities and excessive accumulations.

Exercise of powers.

Delegation of powers.

Excessive execution of a power.

Defective execution of a power.

Judicial control of trustees' discretions.

Conflicts of interest.

Contingent and determinable powers.

Powers of revocation.

Powers of amendment.

Disclaimer. Release and extinguishment of powers.

This addition to the Property and Conveyancing Library offers in-depth coverage of this area of law, making it accessible to a diverse selection of users. General principles relating to powers of appointment are comprehensively discussed. All aspects of powers are considered from creation to release or extinguishment in all cases where a person is dealing with the property of another.