The use of trusts is common today. What is not widely understood is that there are as many varieties of trusts as there are ...

Marriages may be made in heaven but, in the courts of the state of New York, marriages are treated as economic partnerships. There are three economic aspects to this partnership: equitable ...

We are accustomed to think of the trust as a branch of property law. The Restatement(Second) of Trusts defines the trust as "a fiduciary relationship with respect to property," [FN1] and the codes ...

Prominent firms backed the campaign of a state representative who sponsored successful new litigation, and now they're staffing up in anticipation of fresh work. Florida has been a destination for the ...

When it comes to managing wealth, protecting assets, or planning for the future, trusts are one of the most versatile tools available. But did you know that where you set up your trust can ...

Close-up view of man and woman signing documents, she wears a vintage wedding dress and he wears a formal suit. Beginning of life as a couple, with a promise to be together forever. Many people ...

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Although the principles of trust law are hundreds of years old, Minnesota cases are still clarifying and updating the law today. Recent decisions from the Minnesota Court of Appeals provide clarity on ...