Trustee Act 1925: Core legislation defining trustee powers, duties, investment powers, and procedures for appointment and retirement of trustees

Trustee Act 2000: Modern update to trust law covering trustee duty of care, investment powers, delegation authority, and remuneration provisions

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes Trust Registration Service requirements, including registration and reporting obligations for trustees

Law of Property Act 1925: Governs formalities for trust creation and legal estates in land

Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for claims and establishes statute of limitations considerations for trust matters

Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Establishes rules against perpetuities and defines permissible accumulation periods for trusts

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when trust involves regulated financial activities or investments

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights and their enforcement in relation to trust arrangements

Common Law Fiduciary Duties: Established legal principles regarding trustee responsibilities, including duty of loyalty and care

Rule Against Self-Dealing: Common law principle prohibiting trustees from entering into transactions where personal interests conflict with trust duties

Doctrine of Breach of Trust: Legal principles governing trustee liability and remedies for breach of trust obligations

Principles of Construction: Common law rules for interpretation and construction of trust documents and trustee powers