Charity Law Update: Responsible giving

Stone King LLP | Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal | October 2014 #160
Peter Steer and Sarah Clune review recent developments in third sector law ‘Prudence is perhaps a rather old fashioned virtue, but it should make trustees stop and think whether what they have cleverly structured or who they are involved with is really in the best interests of the charity, or themselves.’ This article is a …

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Donatio Mortis Causa: In contemplation of death

Pump Court Chambers (Chambers of Oba Nsugbe QC) | Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal | November 2013 #151
Vallee v Birchwood clarifies the doctrine of donatio mortis causa. Jennifer Lee explains ‘The definition of mortis causa has been refined over the years by the common law and its scope construed more strictly, underpinned by a judicial unease about the nature of this type of gifts.’ This article aims to provide a short overview …

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