Trust Law 1 – Certainties, Trustees and Beneficiaries

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the core doctrines and structures of English Trust Law, with a focus on the principles tested in the SQE1 assessment. 🎓 Topics covered: The three certainties required for the creation of a valid express trust Types of trusts: fixed trusts, discretionary trusts, resulting and constructive trusts The beneficiaries' rights and the rule in Saunders v Vautier The distinction between charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts Trusts of the family home and resulting/constructive trust claims Liability of third parties and the doctrine of knowing receipt / dishonest assistance Trustees' powers, duties, breaches, and the remedies available to beneficiaries The principle of tracing and equitable proprietary claims 🧠 This is a high-yield topic and commonly assessed in both doctrinal MCQs and applied scenario-style questions. 📲 Explore full textbooks, flashcards, and SQE1 quizzes via the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com