Thomas on Powers - Geraint Thomas

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Résumé :
Thomas on Powers is the leading work on the use of powers in trusts law. The book considers the general principles and doctrines governing or affecting the creation, exercise, and operation of powers in trusts law, with a strong focus on case law from offshore jurisdictions.

Biographie:
Professor Geraint Thomas's research interests focus upon all aspects of domestic and overseas trusts (including estate planning, taxation of trusts, pension trusts and offshore trusts). Professor Thomas practised at the Chancery Bar for over twenty years. Reported cases include: Re Poulton's Will Trusts (1987) 1 WLR 795 (powers of appointment), Re Drexel Burnham Lambert UK Pension Plan (1995) 1 WLR32 (conflict of interest in pension schemes), Reg v Exeter City Council, Ex parte JL Thomas & Co (1991) 1 QB 471 (judicial review). In addition, Professor Thomas was Professor of Equity and Property Law, Queen Mary University of London from 1998 to 2010 and is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers.

Sommaire:
Preface ; 1. Introduction: Definitions and Classification ; 2. Rules of Interpretation ; 3. Creation of Powers ; 4. Certainty of Objects ; 5. Powers and the Rules against Perpetuities and Excessive Accumulations ; 6. The Delegation of Powers ; 7. Exercise of Powers ; 8. The Excessive Execution of a Power ; 9. Fraud on a Power ; 10. The Duties of Donees ; 11. Judicial Review of the Exercise of Powers and Discretions ; 12. Conflict of Interests ; 13. Rectification and Rescission ; 14. Contingent and Determinable Powers ; 15. Powers of Revocation ; 16. Powers of Amendment ; 17. Disclaimer, Release and Extinguishment of Powers