International Trust Laws

International Trust Laws is the most reliable source of reference on trust formation and administration available and provides an easily accessible route to the information needed to advise clients confidently. In two volumes it contains practical commentary on 32 trust law jurisdictions throughout the world, together with the full text of the relevant legislation in each jurisdiction. The book is updated twice a year to ensure that it is always fully up-to-date with legislative change throughout the world. It is organised into four distinct sections: Digests The Digests provide expert, country-by-country commentary on the elements of trust law in each jurisdiction. Each entry is prepared by contributors with experience of working in that particular territory. Special Topics In-depth analysis of difficult issues which span national boundaries including the problems of forced heirship, payment of foreign taxes and purpose trusts. International Recognition of Trusts A detailed account of the Hague Trusts Convention and how it works in practice. Statutes The full text of the principal statutes governing trust law in each of the jurisdictions. International Trust Laws is edited by John Glasson, Solicitor, Consultant with Eversheds and a specialist in overseas tax and estate planning, which ensures that the work remains an essential reference for all business and private client advisers. Jurisdictions covered: Anguilla Australia Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalaru Cayman Islands Cook Islands Cyprus England France Gibraltar Guernsey Hong Kong Isle of Man Israel Italy Japan Jersey Labuan Liechtenstein Mauritius Nauru New Zealand Republic of Ireland Russia Seychelles South Africa St Vincent and the Grenadines Turks and Caico Islands USA (Florida: New York) UPDATES 2 per year (£150.00 approx. each - invoiced on publication)Riley, Alan is the author of 'International Trust Laws ', published 1991 under ISBN 9780853083993 and ISBN 0853083991.