Constituting a Trust

Constituting a Trust – Equity & Trusts Law Flowchart

Master the rules on creating and constituting a valid trust in English and Welsh law.
This Constituting a Trust Flowchart provides a clear, step-by-step guide to the requirements for a valid trust, including the three certainties, vesting of property, the beneficiary principle, and key statutory rules. Designed for law students, tutors, and legal professionals, this visual study aid makes one of the most technical areas of equity and trusts simple to follow and easy to apply in problem questions or exams.

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📘 Key Topics Covered:

• The Three Certainties – Intention (Paul v Constance), subject matter (Hunter v Moss, Re London Wine), and objects (Knight v Knight).

• Beneficiary Principle – Requirement for ascertainable human beneficiaries (Morice v Bishop of Durham).

• Rules Against Perpetuities – Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 (125 years) and rule against inalienability.

• Formalities – s53(1)(b) Law of Property Act 1925 requirements for declarations of trust over land.

• Purpose Trusts & Exceptions – Animals, tombs, charitable trusts, and Re Denley trusts.

• Gifts to Associations – Re Recher’s Will Trusts, Neville Estates v Madden, and the treatment of unincorporated associations.

✅ Perfect For:

• Law students (LLB, GDL, SQE, A-levels) studying equity & trusts

• Tutors & lecturers teaching trust creation and formalities

• Solicitors & paralegals seeking a quick-reference guide

• Anyone revising UK equity & trusts law problem questions