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CPD Course:
Mutual Wills
and Secret Trusts
in Practice and Theory

Presented by
Prof. Steven Gallagher,
Associate Professor of Practice in Law,
Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning),
The Faculty of Law,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mutual Wills and Secret Trusts in Practice and Theory
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Code: EVT000000179 Level: Intermediate
Date: 4 May 2017 (Thursday) Language: English
Time: 14:30 - 17:45
(Reception starts at 14:00)
Accreditation(s): LSHK 3.0 CPD Points
(LSHK Allocated Number: 20171228)
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Presenter's Profile:
Prof. Steven Gallagher

Steven Gallagher was awarded a first class LL.B.  He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2006.  Steven teaches equity and trusts, property law, and a course on art, antiquities, cultural heritage and the law.  In September 2023, Steven began teaching a new course on digital technology and law.  Steven has presented over 200 continuing professional development courses for solicitors in Hong Kong on many topics associated with property.  Steven’s research interests include equity and the law of trusts, cultural heritage law, Chinese custom and law, and legal history.  In 2023, Steven published a textbook on Digital Technology and Law.  He is not a technologist.

Course Outline:

This 3-hour seminar will provide an introduction to the law of mutual wills and secret trusts in Hong Kong.  The seminar will describe how the doctrine of mutual wills and the recognition of secret trusts developed at common law, and the existing law of mutual wills and secret trusts in Hong Kong.  The seminar will consider the problems associated with the creation and enforcement of mutual wills and secret trusts.  The seminar will conclude with a consideration of theories concerning the enforcement of mutual wills and secret trusts.

Some of the topics considered in this seminar include:

  • The historical development of the law of mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • Reasons for the creation of mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • Legal problems with the creation of mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • Practical problems with the creation of mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • The requirements for valid and enforceable mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • Academic theories for the enforcement of mutual wills and secret trusts;
  • The future for mutual wills and secret trusts in Hong Kong.

This course is supported by:  Kornerstone Limited
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