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Charitable Trusts
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Article on Cy Pres Doctrine in the United States and England
Anton Chaevitch recently published a Note entitled, When Charity Meets Racism: The Story of Cy Pres in the United States and England, 54 Colum. J. Transnat’l L. 502 (2016). Provided…
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Legendary Radioman’s Foundation Sues Lawyer For Fraud
Himan Brown was a radio legend due to his creation and perfection of the radio drama that once dominated the airwaves with such hits as "Dick Tracy" and "The Adventures…
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Why A Charitable Trust Can Be A Good Investment Tool
Charitable trusts give donors the ability to receive a tax deduction as well as income from the trust. This article discusses how now might be the best time to consider…
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Korngold et al. on Modification and Termination of Conservation Easements
Gerald Korngold (New York Law School), Semida Munteanu (Lincoln Institute), and Lauren E. Smith (Independent) have posted An Empirical Study of Modification and Termination of Conservation Easements: What the Data Suggest…
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Article On The Threat Of Small Trust Termination Statutes
Alyssa A. DiRusso (Professor, Cumberland School of Law) recently published an article entitled, Euthanizing small charities: the threat of small trust termination statutes, 45 Cumb. L. Rev. 473-485 (2014-2015). Provided below…
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Road Tripping to UPMIFA: Professors’ Corner
The ABA's Real Property, Trust and Estate Section has a series called "Professors' Corner," which puts on some really great free webinars for ABA members (sorry - no CLE, but…
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Heir Blows Millions Meant for Charity
Manhattan real estate fortune heir, Irving Bender, squandered millions of dollars that was meant to go to a Jewish charity. Bender went on a spending spree that included fancy cars…
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Article on Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
John R. Strohmeyer (Porter Hedges LLP) recently published an article entitled, Split-Interest Charitable Trusts, 29 Probate & Property No. 1 (January/February 2015). Provided below is an excerpt from the article:Generally,…
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Leona Helmsley Seen in New Light Due to Charitable Trust
The late New York billionaire businesswoman Leona Helmsley may have had a bad reputation during her life, known for poor treatment of those around her including employees, tenants, and family…
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Private Letter Ruling on Reformation of CRT to CRUT
The addition of the IRC 2055(a) requirement in 1969 for a charitable deduction for assets transferred to a charitable remainder trust by an estate that the remainder be a charitable…