Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, particularly sections dealing with trusts of land and trustees' powers
Trustee Act 1925: Core legislation governing trustees' powers, duties, and responsibilities, including investment powers and delegation
Trustee Act 2000: Modern statutory framework outlining trustees' duties, investment powers and delegation requirements
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing requirements for registration of title and dealings with registered land
Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Known as TOLATA, defines powers and duties of trustees of land and rights of beneficiaries
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Legislation governing rules against perpetuities and accumulation periods in trusts
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for creation of trusts of land and formal requirements for contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contracts and their enforcement
Common Law Fiduciary Duties: Non-statutory obligations of trustees including duties of loyalty, care, and prudence
Principles of Equity: Body of judge-made law developing alongside common law, particularly relevant for trust relationships
