In light of the provisions set out in Ned’s Will and the additional information provided, discuss using your knowledge of the law of trusts and using legal authorities, the validity of Ned’s bequests under his will and the consequences of any failure that should arise. Examine any trust arrangements Ned may have attempted to set up outside of the will which may be included in the supplementary information provided.

Assignment Question

The Stark family and their friends were devastated by the loss of Eddard “Ned” Stark. It was a shock to find out about his freak beheading at the hands of a helicopter accident. They all gathered as the Will was read out.

The following information has also come to light since Ned’s death:

I. Ned had loaned Robert the sum of £10,000 to allow him to buy a car. Robert had been paying back the loan in instalments and had paid back £5,000 but Ned had recently told him not to worry about the rest of the payments. Robert would like to know whether he must repay the remaining £5,000 to the executors.

II. Prior to making his will, Ned spoke with Stannis asking if he would pass his Wildling Way cottage on to a person whose identity would be revealed in a sealed envelope located in the glove box of his car. Unfortunately, the car was destroyed in the helicopter accident that ended Ned’s life and the envelope and its contents was destroyed.

III. At the same time, Ned also spoke with Jaime Lannister and explained that he would be leaving £100,000 to him and Cersei and but it was his wish that they pass this money on to his mistress Melisandre, and his illegitimate son, Jon, without his wife and family finding out. Jaime agreed that he would distribute the money equally to the two. Ned attempted to contact Cersei to inform her of his wishes, but Cersei had been out of the country on an around the world tour. Ned died before he could speak to Cersei.

IV. During his lifetime, Ned had indicated to his mistress, Melisandre, many times, that he would leave her and their illegitimate son, Jon, some money and property to do right by them in the event of his death. It is Melisandre’s belief that Ned intended for her to have Wilding Way cottage and a sum of money.

V. After the execution of Ned’s will, the Westeros Cat and Dog Shelter was closed down due to a local scandal. There is, however, a dog rescue centre called Pentos Pups nearby.

In light of the provisions set out in Ned’s Will and the additional information provided, discuss using your knowledge of the law of trusts and using legal authorities, the validity of Ned’s bequests under his will and the consequences of any failure that should arise. Examine any trust arrangements Ned may have attempted to set up outside of the will which may be included in the supplementary information provided. You may assume that all parties except Ned are still alive unless the scenario specifies otherwise. DeskNET 2 minutes ago

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