The Law of Trusts

The law of trusts can be seen as arcane. But it remains an essential tool assisting in the navigation of complicated legal issues. Now in its fourth edition, The Law of Trusts is the foundational sourcebook in the area, and this new edition features extensive updates, references, and examples.

Trust law is complex – but it is an enormously useful implement in a wide variety of situations, including wills and estates, family law, commercial law, and pension law. This book has distilled centuries of law into readable prose that provides a framework for understanding trust law and the principles on which it rests. Legal experts Eileen E. Gillese and Yan Campagnolo include up-to-date references to key Canadian appellate decisions and provide a comprehensive introduction to the Quebec civil law of trusts for comparative purposes. Through the use of examples, they invite readers to explore the detailed underlying considerations of issues and demonstrate the continued significance of the law for personal and business use even today. Accessible and authoritative, this book brings the law to life, depicts its relevance, and provides the reader with a compelling research tool.