Trust law in England and Wales is one of the oldest and most sophisticated areas of our legal system. A trust is a legal arrangement where assets are held by trustees for the benefit of beneficiaries—whether that's protecting family wealth, holding property, or managing charitable funds. Trust disputes are heard in the Chancery Division of the High Court, which specialises in complex property and equity matters. For smaller claims, the County Court may have jurisdiction. Trust litigation can involve challenges to the validity of a trust, claims of breach of fiduciary duty by trustees, or disputes between beneficiaries over distributions. The legal framework is largely governed by case law and equitable principles, but key statutes include the Trustee Act 1925, Trustee Act 2000 (which modernised trustee powers and duties), and the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). Charities are regulated under the Charities Act 2011. Our trust law articles explain how trusts work in practice—from setting up a discretionary trust to protect family assets, to understanding your rights as a beneficiary. Whether you're a trustee unsure of your obligations or contesting a trust arrangement, we break down the complexities.