| Constructive Trusts |
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| Trusts are sometimes classified by the intent, if any, of the settlor to create a trust. This article discusses the kind of trust for which the settlor's intent is irrelevant: the constructive trust. More... |
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| The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - III |
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| This article is the third part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family. More... |
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| Trusts Classified |
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| Trusts are commonly classifed in two ways. The first way is by the duties of the trustee. The second way is by the intent, if any, of the settlor to create a trust. This article discusses generally these two ways of classifying a trust. More... |
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| Guardianship or Conservatorship, Generally |
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| Most people have legal control over themselves and their property. They are able to act on their own behalf. But when a living person is unable to protect or care for himself or herself, or for his or her property, because of old age, illness, or other disability, the law of guardianship (or conservatorship) permits the appointment of a competent person to protect and care for the incompetent person and/or manage the incompetent person's property. More... |
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| Revoking a Will, Methods |
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| As a general rule, a will can be changed or cancelled at any time before the testator's death. A will may be revoked (i.e., recalled or cancelled). This article discusses methods for revoking a will. More... |
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