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Trust Law
The fiduciary relationship holding legal title for the benefit of another.
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
The Idea of a Trust
Chapter 1
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Why Trusts Exist: Functions and Purposes
Chapter 2
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
The Equitable Foundations of the Trust
Chapter 3
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Historical Development I — Medieval Uses through the Statute of Uses
Chapter 4
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Historical Development II — American Reception, the Restatements, and the Uniform Trust Code
Chapter 5
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
The Trust as a Legal Institution
Chapter 6
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Legal Title and Equitable Title
Chapter 7
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
The Trust Relationship: Settlor, Trustee, Beneficiary
Chapter 8
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Manifestation of Intent to Create a Trust
Chapter 9
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Capacity of the Settlor
Chapter 10
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Trust Property (The Res)
Chapter 11
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Ascertainable Beneficiaries
Chapter 12
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Lawful Trust Purposes
Chapter 13
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Formalities for Inter Vivos Trusts
Chapter 14
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Formalities for Testamentary Trusts; Secret and Semi-Secret Trusts
Chapter 15
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Express Trusts
Chapter 16
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Chapter 17
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Inter Vivos and Testamentary Trusts
Chapter 18
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Private and Charitable Trusts (Foundational Distinction Only)
Chapter 19
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Resulting Trusts
Chapter 20
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Constructive Trusts
Chapter 21
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
The Trust–Fiduciary Relationship
Chapter 22
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Trust Law·Foundations of Trust Law
Transition to Volume II — Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Chapter 23
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Trust Administration Begins
Chapter 1
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Notice, Information, and Beneficiary Communications at Inception
Chapter 2
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Marshaling the Trust Estate
Chapter 3
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Co-Trustees at Commencement
Chapter 4
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Successor Trustees and Continuity of Administration
Chapter 5
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
The Trustee's Fundamental Duty to Administer the Trust
Chapter 6
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
The Trustee's Duty of Loyalty
Chapter 7
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
The Trustee's Duty of Impartiality
Chapter 8
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Prudent Administration
Chapter 9
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Trustee Compensation, Reimbursement, and Costs of Administration
Chapter 10
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Trustee Skills and the Standard of Care
Chapter 11
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Delegation by Trustees
Chapter 12
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Control and Protection of Trust Property
Chapter 13
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Recordkeeping and Identification of Trust Property
Chapter 14
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Enforcement and Defense of Claims
Chapter 15
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Collecting Trust Property
Chapter 16
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
The Trustee's Duty to Inform and Report
Chapter 17
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Discretionary Powers and Fiduciary Judgment
Chapter 18
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
General Powers of the Trustee
Chapter 19
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Trust Law·Trust Administration and Fiduciary Duties
Specific Powers of the Trustee
Chapter 20
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