Property, Trusts and Succession

Property, Trusts and Succession, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and accessible text that covers the property, trusts, and succession parts of the LLB syllabus in Scotland. It includes recent developments, such as the draft Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill and land reform, and covers key topics such as personal and real rights, ownership, prescription, land registration, possession, subordinate real rights, trusts, testate and intestate succession, execution of documents, human rights, and the feudal system.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Fourth Edition of Property, Trusts and Succession, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive and accessible text that provides a thorough coverage of the property, trusts, and succession parts of the LLB syllabus in Scotland. Authored by George L. Gretton, Lord President Reid Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Edinburgh, and Andrew J. M. Steven, Professor of Property Law at the University of Edinburgh, this text is designed to be both practical and accessible to students.

The book begins with an introduction to the legal system in Scotland, including the role of the Scottish Parliament and the Supreme Court. It then delves into the key concepts of property, trusts, and succession, covering personal and real rights, ownership and transfer, prescription, land registration, possession, subordinate real rights, proper and improper liferents, trusts, constitution, administration, termination, testate succession, intestate succession, execution of documents, human rights, and the appendix on the feudal system.

Throughout the text, frequent examples are used to illustrate the legal principles and procedures, making it highly practical and easy to understand. The Fourth Edition also takes account of significant recent developments in this area of law, such as the draft Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill and the ongoing land reform agenda. A new section on succession to digital assets has been included to address the growing importance of electronic assets in modern society.

While aimed primarily at undergraduates, this important title is also a valuable resource for practitioners seeking a modern introduction to this area of law. The authors have extensive experience in the field, and their expertise is evident in the clear and concise writing style. The book is well-organized, with a logical structure that makes it easy to navigate.

In conclusion, Property, Trusts and Succession, Fourth Edition is an essential text for anyone studying or practicing law in Scotland. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the property, trusts, and succession parts of the LLB syllabus, and is written in a manner that is both practical and accessible. With its extensive coverage of recent developments and its inclusion of a new section on succession to digital assets, this book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike.

Weight: 996g
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526518743
Edition number: 4 ed