Subjects:

Caribbean , Other Jurisdictions

Contents:

Development and Nature of Trusts

Formalities for the Creation of Trusts

The Three Certainties

Constitution of Trusts

Secret Trusts and Mutual Wills

Resulting Trusts

Constructive Trusts

Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts

Charitable Trusts

Appointment, Retirement and Removal of Trustees

Duties of Trustees

Powers of Trustees

Variation of Trusts

Remedies for Breach of Trust

The Non-Charitable Purpose Trust: Offshore Trust Derivatives and Affiliates

Settlor Control, Forced Heirship and Asset Protection: Continuing Issues of the Offshore Trust Regime

Confidentiality and the Regulation of Trust Activity

Trusts and Taxation

The law of trusts is a subject of growing importance in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Traditional areas,such as testamentary trusts, constructive trusts and charitable trusts, are now fully incorporated into the mainstream legal system, whilst new types of trust, such as investment trusts and pension scheme trusts, are of increasing significance. In addition, the importance of the Caribbean as a region of 'tax havens' cannot be overestimated.

This book examines the relevant Caribbean legislation and case law together with the general principles of trusts law as applied in the English courts and other Commonwealth jurisdictions. This book is primarily for students reading for the LLB degree in various institutions of higher learning in the region. It will also be of interest to practitioners of trust law.