Trustee Act 1925: Core legislation that defines trustee powers and duties, sets out administrative provisions, and establishes fundamental investment powers for trustees
Trustee Act 2000: Modern update to trust law that introduces statutory duty of care, expands trustees' general powers, and modernizes investment powers and delegation authorities
Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA): Specific legislation governing trusts involving land, defining trustees' powers regarding property and establishing beneficiaries' rights
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Establishes rules against perpetuities, defines accumulation periods, and sets validity periods for trusts
Variation of Trusts Act 1958: Provides mechanism for varying trust terms and protecting interests of beneficiaries
Recognition of Trusts Act 1987: Implements the Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts, providing framework for international trust recognition
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and investments, relevant when trust involves investment activities
Pensions Act 1995: Legislation governing pension schemes and trustees' duties regarding pension assets
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing income tax treatment of trusts and trust income
Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Determines inheritance tax implications and treatment of trusts for tax purposes
Capital Gains Tax Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax treatment of trust assets and disposals
