Comments for Jotwell: Trusts & Estates

Comment on Should a History of Spousal Abuse Serve As A Presumptive Bar To Inheritance? by AndyK

AndyK — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:11:35 +0000

I think the term “unjust enrichment” is a bridge too far. Inheritance is one’s by right, just as (presumably) a living wage is one’s by right. We don’t call welfare “unjust enrichment,” and we should not call one’s inheritance “unjust enrichment.”

But the idea of having moral barriers to wealth is interesting. If a man cheats, or a woman fails to cook well, or someone is gay, or someone espouses unpopular political beliefs: all of these are fair game for disgorging a person’s assets. I look forward to that world!

Comment on Rethinking Perpetual Trusts by Carol Mendez

Carol Mendez — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:13:35 +0000

Interesting article! Thank you for the information.

Comment on Repeal the Grantor Trust Rules by Abbe

Abbe — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:38:19 +0000

This is a Clear Abuse of the Tax System…and so is the Unlimitted Martial Deduction!!!!

Comment on Estate Planning Is Better Than Xanax by Ann Armstrong

Ann Armstrong — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:53:01 +0000

It always amazes me how many people, for whatever reason, are not concerned about planning for the fact that they will eventually die, not to discount the large percentage that will get to a point much earlier than that who are not able to care for themselves. The reality is that the people whom they love, and whom love them, with be left with many headaches and legal battles which would have otherwise been avoided if they would have legally prepared and put all their affairs in order years ahead of time.