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Informal Carers and Private Law.

Sloan, Brian.

Informal Carers and Private Law. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (290 pages) - Hart Studies in Private Law Series . - Hart Studies in Private Law Series .

Prelims -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Legislation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Property Law Claims: Proprietary Estoppel and Constructive Trusts -- 3. Statutory Enforcement of Testamentary Promises -- 4. Unjust Enrichment -- 5. Family Provision -- 6. Inter Vivos Provision on the Breakdown of Caring Relationships -- 7. Undue Influence -- 8. Conclusion -- Index.

Every day, large numbers of altruistic individuals, in the absence of any legal duty, provide substantial and essential services for elderly and disabled people. In doing so, many suffer financial and other disadvantages. This book considers the scope for a "private law" approach to rewarding, supporting or compensating carers.

9781782250463


Caregivers -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Great Britain.


Electronic books.

KD3395 -- .S59 2013eb

344.410320425

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