We are pleased to announce that the seventh Modern Studies in the Law of Trusts, Wealth Management & Philanthropy 2027 conference will be held at Monash Malaysia on 20-21 July 2027. The event is co-organised by the Monash University Faculty
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The Bay Area may be the world’s hottest wealth market. Banks are racing to cash in
San Francisco’s finance sector is long past the glory days of “Wall Street West,” when it was the dominant industry in a rising metropolis built from the gold rush, but the city’s beleaguered downtown has seen a recent boost in
Article: Choosing Between a CRAT and a CRUT – An Analytical Comparison of Charitable Deductions and Payment Rights
Klaus Gottlieb recently published Choosing Between a CRAT and a CRUT – An Analytical Comparison of Charitable Deductions and Payment Rights, 2026. Provided below is the Abstract:
Charitable remainder annuity trusts and charitable remainder unitrusts respond differently to the
Article: Express Trusts and Public Policy
Rachel Leow (London School of Economics) recently published Express Trusts and Public Policy, 2026. Provided below is the Abstract:
In recent years, much attention has focused on the use and abuse of express trusts. Two sets of situations have
Miss Marple Returns After 50 Years. How Agatha Christie’s Estate Chose the Writer.
The estate of the late Agatha Christie entrusted bestselling thriller writer Lucy Foley to dust off the crime-fighting spinster Miss Marple and deliver her to a contemporary audience. The result is the first Miss Marple novel in 50 years. Foley’s
Article: Electronic Wills after Modernising Wills Law
Joel Patterson recently published Electronic Wills after Modernising Wills Law, 2026. Provided below is the Abstract:
In May 2025 the Law Commission of England and Wales recommended that electronic wills be capable of formal validity on an equal basis
Article: QSBS 2.0: Opportunities and Pitfalls After OBBBA
Justin Miller (Golden Gate University School of Law) recently published QSBS 2.0: Opportunities and Pitfalls After OBBBA, 2026. The article is to be featured in ACTEC Law Journal, Volume 52 (forthcoming 2027). Provided below is the Abstract:
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Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster
According to a report from the Milken Institute about the shifting dynamics of philanthropy, the tension is setting the stage for a “reckoning” in the sector as younger generations gain more influence over family checkbooks.
For decades, philanthropy has centered
1 big thing: Dolly Parton’s legacy sparks a giving wave
Dolly Parton spent her life giving back to children and their communities. Since her passing, her fans have been carrying on that legacy.
Across the nation, people are donating their time and money, expanding Dolly’s Imagination Library and starting projects
Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations
A feud over Dolly Parton’s sprawling estate spilled into the open on Tuesday when her longtime manager accused her nephew and former security detail of threats, extortion and intimidation.
Mr. Seaver, who delivered the news of Ms. Parton’s death from