Masayuki Tamaruya recently published an article entitled, Fiduciary Law and Japanese Nonprofits: A Historical and Comparative Synthesis, Wills, Trusts, & Estates Law ejournal (2021). Provided below is the abstract to the Article: In 2006, the Japanese law of nonprofits underwent……

A claimed grandson of Charles Manson attempted to have DNA testing in order to be recognized as an heir of Manson’s estate. However, in In Re Estate of Charles M. Manson, DNA testing was rejected. After Charles Manson died in……

Derek Whayman recently published an article entitled, Landmark Cases in Tracing: Re Tilley’s Will Trusts (1967) and Turner v Jacob (2006), Wills, Trusts, & Estates Law ejournal (2021). Provided below is the abstract to the Article: This is a sample……

Under the current administration and “composition of Congress,” changes to estate and gift taxes are likely. Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed tax reform legislation that would “make major changes to the current estate and gift tax rules.” If the legislation……

It is normal for us to fear things—like death. These fears can help us respond more quickly to dangerous situations, or avoid them entirely. The worry and fear associated with these dangerous situations allow us to assess risk. However, it……

John Picton recently published an article entitled, Regulating Egoism in Perpetuity, Wills, Trusts, & Estates Law ejournal (2021). Provided below is the abstract to the Article: While ordinary trusts are time-limited, the charitable foundation lasts forever. It is, in consequence,……

In In Re Estate of McAleer, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted review to determine “whether the attorney–client privilege and the work product doctrine may be invoked by a trustee to prevent disclosure to a beneficiary of communications between the trustee……