Barthomew Sought to Set Up a Half-Secret Trust of £30,000

question 6

Multiple Choice

Barthomew sought to set up a half-secret trust of £30,000 in his will, with Malaki as his secret trustee, and complied with all due requirements. Malaki was under clear instructions, given at the time of the creation of the will, to hold the property for Ruth, the illegitimate daughter of Barthomew. Malaki and Barthomew had a tempestuous friendship, however, and relationships were particularly strained at the time of Barthomew's death. Barthomew died, having been told only the day before by solictor's letter that Malaki would not fulfil has wishes and revoked any trust obligations he had been placed under.
Advise Malaki.

• A) Malaki is not subject to the secret trust, and may therefore keep the £30,000 himself.
• B) Malaki is subject to the secret trust and must hold the £30,000 for Ruth.
• C) Malaki is not subject to the secret trust, but may not keep the £30,000 himself.
• D) Malaki is subject to the secret trust, but does not have to hold the property for Ruth.

---

Definitions:

Party

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Popular Vote

The total number of votes cast by citizens in an election, as opposed to votes cast by a legislative body or electoral college.

1860 Election

The Presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States, leading to the secession of Southern states and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War.

Inaugural Address

The speech given by a president or leader during their inauguration ceremony, outlining their vision and goals for their term in office.