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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: The Trust Transfer Problem
David Horton (University of California, Davis - School of Law), Reid K. Weisbord (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers Law School), and CJ Ryan (Indiana University Maurer…
Family Law Prof Blog
Horton, Weisbord, & Ryan: “The Trust Transfer Problem”
By Family Law
David Horton (University of California, Davis - School of Law), Reid K. Weisbord (Rutgers Law School), and CJ Ryan (Indiana University Maurer School of Law) recently posted to SSRN their…
Winstead - Investment Management
Trusts as Qualified Purchasers: Navigating the Qualified Purchaser Threshold for Trusts Investing in Private Securities
This article is the third and final part in a series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
What is a Mesothelioma Trust Fund?
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Its treatment is often extensive and expensive and may leave a patient unable to work. Many mesothelioma patients…
Future Focused
New York Exempt Resident Trusts: A Deep Dive
By Vanessa L. Maczko, Mary Margaret Colleary
Income and losses generated within a trust must be reported, but the entity or person required to report such income or losses depends on what kind of trust it is. …
Leaving A Loving Legacy
Will vs. Trust: What Is the Best Option for Protecting Your Estate?
Planning for the future means making sure your assets go to the right people without unnecessary complications. A clear estate plan helps prevent confusion and ensures your wishes are carried…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: A Commitment Theory of Express Trusts
Lusina Ho (The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Law) and Matthew Harding (University of Melbourne - Law School) recently published, A Commitment Theory of Express Trusts, 2025. Provided…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
New Casebook: Learning Wills, Trusts, and Estates
The following is from a West Academic announcement about Chenglin Liu's (Professor, St. Mary's University School of Law) new casebook: Learning Wills, Trusts, and Estates will be published in May…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
New Casebook: Learning Wills, Trusts, and Estates
The following is from a West Academic announcement about Chenglin Liu's (Professor, St. Mary's University School of Law) new casebook:Learning Wills, Trusts, and Estates will be published in May and…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Leonard Cohen’s family launch new lawsuit over ‘swindling’ of fortune
UPDATED August 13, 2026 The court's opinion issued on March 23, 2026, although not clearing Reeve Chudd of making the scrivener’s error, confirms that there was no malicious intent on…