78243 Advanced Trusts Law
6cpRequisite(s): ( 78101c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C07122 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in C04147 Master of Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in C07074 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04264 Master of Legal Studies)) OR ((94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration) AND 70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law) OR (94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice AND 70106 Principles of Public International Law))
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Description
This subject builds on the fundamental aspects of trusts law covered in compulsory equity and trusts core subjects by engaging in a detailed examination of the use of trusts across a range of commercial enterprises, including property trusts, managed investment schemes and superannuation trusts. The rights, duties and liabilities of trustees are considered together with the rights and liabilities of beneficiaries of different types of trusts. Variations of trust documents and the indemnification of trustees are examined. The liability of third parties dealing with trustees is considered. An overview of taxation and superannuation regulations relevant to the commercial use of trusts is also provided.
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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