Lucas Clover Alcolea (University of Otago – Faculty of Law) recently published, Policy over Doctrine: A Brief History of US Trust Law, 2023. Provided below is an Abstract: US trust law is unique because whereas in English law the settlor…
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Identity thief claims to be behind Graceland foreclosure attempt: report
A man claiming to be the mastermind behind a scheme to foreclose Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion has revealed his involvement in an interview with The New York Times. The purported fraudster stated that he works with a crew that targets…
NCBE adds limited Trusts & Estates coverage to NextGen Bar Exam
The National Conference of Bar Examiners recently announced: From July 2026 through at least February 2028, trusts and estates concepts will appear on every NextGen exam in a performance task and may also be included in integrated question sets. During…
This Life Insurance Lets the Very Wealthy Invest in Private Markets and Defer Taxes
Estate planning has come a long way, adapting to the needs of wealthy individuals who face complex financial challenges. One innovative tool in this area is Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI). Unlike regular life insurance, PPLI lets wealthy people invest…
Valve confirms your Steam account cannot be transferred to anyone after you die
Valve has confirmed that Steam accounts cannot be transferred to another person after the account holder’s death. This policy means that the ownership of a Steam account and its associated game library remains non-transferable, even if specified in a will….
Article: A Comparative Perspective on the Liability of Heirs
Miloš Vukotić (University of Belgrade Faculty of Law) recently published, A Comparative Perspective on the Liability of Heirs, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: Settlement of deceased’s debts is one of the fundamental questions of succession. The liability of heirs…
Article: Characteristic Uses of Trusts: A Response to Bennett & Hofri
David Frydrych (Monash University – Faculty of Law) recently published, Characteristic Uses of Trusts: A Response to Bennett & Hofri, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: In a recent article (OJLS 2021), Mark Bennett and Adam Hofri claim that the…
Article: Trusts Jurisdiction Clauses: An Analysis
Ying Khai Liew (University of Melbourne – Melbourne Law School), and Richard Garnett (University of Melbourne – Melbourne Law School) recently published, Trusts Jurisdiction Clauses: An Analysis, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: While jurisdiction clauses, or choice of court…
Steve Wozniak: When I die, these are the moments I want to remember—they don’t involve co-founding Apple
Steve Wozniak won’t measure his happiness by Apple’s market cap or his net worth at the end of his life. Instead, he values the laughter and memories shared with loved ones. During a commencement speech at the University of Colorado…
Elvis’ granddaughter fights Graceland foreclosure sale and alleges fraud
Danielle Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis, is the current owner of Graceland, the singer’s famous Memphis home. Keough was able to get a restraining order against the sale of the home before the court rules on her application for an…