| 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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| 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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| How to Revoke a Power of Attorney for Finances |
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| To revoke a power of attorney for finances, you can either destroy all copies of the document or execute a notice of revocation. Execution has a few technical requirements that must be complied with before revocation can be regarded as legally valid and it is the preferred method because it generates proof of revocation. More... |
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| Transfer on Death Registration of Securities |
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| TOD or transfer on death registration of securities allows an investor to arrange for transfer of securities upon the investor's death without the necessity of having the securities go through probate. The executor or administrator of an estate does not have to take any action regarding specific securities that have TOD registration or even entire accounts that have been set up with TOD instructions. More... |
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| The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - II |
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| This article is the second part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family. More... |
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