Nancy G. Fax Introduction The Uniform Trust Code (UTC) is the first national codification of the law of trusts. Since it was completed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) in 2000, the...
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Donald Kozusko Partner, Kozusko Harris Vetter Wareh LLP, Washington, D.C. Summary Trusts are most often valued as vehicles for tax planning, protecting against creditors, and managing assets for beneficiaries who are minors or incapacitated adults. While valid,...
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Sarah M. Johnson Venable LLP, Washington, D.C. Introduction The appointment of guardians for minor children is one of the most important aspects of a parent's estate plan. If called to serve, the ideal guardian will oversee the...
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Donald Kozusko Partner, Kozusko Harris Vetter Wareh LLP, Washington, D.C. Summary The increase in the number and value of family trusts in the United States has been accompanied by an evolution, even revolution, in the ways in...
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