Trustee Act 1925: Core legislation defining trustee powers, duties, and procedures for appointment and retirement of trustees. Forms the fundamental basis for trust administration.

Trustee Act 2000: Modern legislation updating trustee powers, introducing statutory duty of care, and covering delegation of trustee functions and investment powers.

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property rights and interests, particularly relevant when trust property includes land or real estate.

Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of trust interests in land, including requirements for restrictions and notices on the property register.

Common Law Trust Principles: Established legal principles including the three certainties (intention, subject matter, objects) and fiduciary duties of trustees.

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Tax legislation relevant to trust arrangements, particularly regarding inheritance tax implications and planning.

Capital Gains Tax Legislation: Tax provisions governing capital gains implications of trust assets and their disposal.

Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax treatment of trust income and distributions.

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation that may impact trust arrangements, particularly regarding privacy and property rights.

Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Legislation governing time limits on trust duration and rules against perpetuities in trust arrangements.