Episode 11: Trust Applications and Classifications

Dr Sarah McKibbin brings trust law to life through the High Court case of Byrnes v Kendle—where an ordinary couple's property arrangements demonstrate how trust principles operate when relationships break down. Explore five major trust applications shaping Australian society: family wealth management, business structures, collective investments, testamentary arrangements, and charitable purposes.Master essential trust classifications from express, resulting, and constructive trusts to the Quistclose trust. Learn to distinguish trusts from agency, debt, and charges—distinctions that can mean the difference between recovery and loss in insolvency situations.Get an exclusive preview of Queensland's new Trusts Act 2025, representing the most significant modernisation of trust law in over 50 years, with enhanced beneficiary protections and mandatory trustee duties.⚖️ Perfect for: Law students tackling trust classifications, lawyers handling family or commercial trust disputes, and professionals navigating the intersection of trust law with other legal frameworks.📻 CreditsHost & Producer: Dr Sarah McKibbin, University of Southern QueenslandAudio Production & Sound Design: Ben Meares