Trusts in Common-Law Canada, 4th Edition

Written for both novices and veterans, Trusts in Common-Law Canada, 4th Edition introduces readers to the foundations of trust law and provides an up-to-date exposition and analysis of the legislation and case law that have shaped the Canadian trust landscape.

The book is prepared logically and written in an accessible and easy-to-understand way: as a result, readers can intuitively grasp complex concepts, doctrines and principles. Perhaps most valuable are the teaching tools included in every section:

• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the concepts and information the reader can expect to learn
• Learning outcomes at the end of each chapter summarize key learning points
• Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their knowledge of the material

What’s New in the 4th Edition

• Up-to-date key legislative changes and case law since the previous edition published in 2019
• Expanded description of the conceptualized constructive trust as a recent contribution of Canadian courts
• Unique explanation of the doctrinal dynamics of the trust, as seen through the lens of the common law and equity courts, respectively
• Balanced consideration of the role of trusts and examples of use in commercial, social and cultural undertakings, including polyamorous relationships
• Adaptations by provinces of the Uniform Trustee Act
• Attention to the selection, presentation and discussion of cases that contain differentiated, standard clauses in trust settlements
• An improved, informed account of vested and contingent equitable future interests and their place in trust law, including the role of the rule against perpetuities in various provinces
• Improvements in detailing the significance of tax considerations in explaining the use of the Canadian trust
• A brief, comprehensive account of the development of the trust, and their causes, in an easy-to-understand, interesting format

Who Should Read This Book

• Lawyers who are dealing with trusts as it is a useful, up-to-date guide for navigating issues that regularly arise in matters related to the law of trusts
• Law firms, associations and libraries as it features content on the essential elements of a trust that would be beneficial for articling students, new calls, lawyers and judges
• Law professors and law students as it repeats fundamental doctrines and draws connections between complex legal concepts