Gilbert Law Summaries: Law School Legends on Audio CD
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Table of Contents:
Administrative Law
Criminal Law
Professional Responsibility
Agency & Partnership
Criminal Procedure
Real Property
Civil Procedure
Education Law
Remedies
Commercial Paper
Evidence
Sales & Lease of Goods
Conflict of Laws
Family Law
Secured Transactions
Constitutional Law
Federal Courts
Securities Regulation
Contracts
Federal Income Tax
Wills & Trusts
Copyright Law
Future Interests
Corporations
Law School Exam Writing
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Administrative Law. Dean Patrick J. Borchers. 2005. 9 copies
Law Koren KF 5402 .B67 2005
4.5 hour lecture, 33 page handout
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Agencies
Administrative Procedure Act
Procedural Due Process
Administrative Adjudication
Administrative Adjudication (continued)
Rulemaking
Agency Information Gathering
External Controls on Agencies
Judicial Review
Exam Approach
Disc 5: CD-ROM Administrative Law Handout in PDF format
Agency & Partnership. Michael J. Kaufman. 2008. 4 copies
Law Koren KF 1345 .K38 2008
3 hour lecture, 9 page handout
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AGENCY: Respondeat Superior, Liability of a Principle to a Third Party
AGENCY: Respondeat Superior, Liability of a Principle to a Third Party (continued)
PARTNERSHIP:
General Partnership Formation
Liabilities of Partners to Third Parties
PARTNERSHIP:
Rights and Liabilities between Parties
Dissolution
Disc 4: CD-ROM Agency and Partnership Handout in PDF format
Civil Procedure. Dean Richard D. Freer. 2009. 10 copies
Law Koren KF 8840 .F698 2009
10 hour lecture, 12 page handout
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Introduction
Personal Jurisdiction
Constitutional Limitations
Long-Arm Statutes
In-Rem, Quasi-In-Rem Jurisdiction
Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard
Constitutional Standard
Opportunity to Be Heard
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Diversity of Citizenship
Federal Question
Supplemental Jurisdiction
Removal from State Court
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Venue
Basic Provisions
Transfer of Venue
Forum Non Conveniens
Challenging Forum Selection
Erie Doctrine
Pleadings
Rule 11
Complaint & Defendant’s Responses
Amending Pleadings
Joinder
Permissive and Required Party Joinder
Counterclaims and Crossclaims
Proper Parties
Necessary and Indispesable Parties
Impleader
Intervention
Interpleader
Class Actions
Discovery
Pretrial Adjudication
Voluntary, Involuntary Dismissal
Failure to State Claim
Summary Judgement
Right to Jury Trial
Selection of the Jury
Post Trial Motions
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Appeal
Preclusion Doctrine
Claim, Issue Preclusion
Disc 11: CD-ROM Civil Procedure Handout in PDF format
Civil Procedure. Dean Richard D. Freer. 2005. 10 copies
Law Koren KF 8840 .F698 2005
9 hour lecture, 25 page handout
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Personal Jurisdiction
Personal Jurisdiction (continued)
Long-Arm Statutes
Notice and the Opportunity to Be Heard
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Subject Matter Jurisdiction (continued)
Venue
Challenging Forum Selection
Erie Doctrine
Pleadings
Pleadings (continued)
Joinder
Joinder (continued)
Discovery
Pretrial Adjudication
Trial and Related Motions
Appeals
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Preclusion Doctrine
Disc 11: CD-ROM Civil Procedure Handout in PDF format
Commercial Paper. Michael I. Spak. 2005. 3 copies
Law Koren KF 957 .S73 2005
3 hour lecture, 7 page handout
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Definitions – Note, Draft, Endorsement
Holder in Due Course Rule
Holder in Due Course Rule (continued)
Holder v. Indorser
Holder v. Drawee
Drawee v. Drawee
Bank Recovery
Accord and Satisfaction
Lost, Destroyed, or Stolen Instruments
Art. 7 and 8 UCC
Sample Questions
Disc 4: CD-ROM Commercial Paper Handout in PDF format
Conflict of Laws. Dean Patrick J. Borchers. 2008. 4 copies
Law Koren KF 411 .B67 2005
5 hour lecture, 18 page handout
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Introduction
Domicile
Jurisdiction and Venue
Subject Matter Jurisdiction - Diversity, Federal Question, Removal, Abstention
Doctrines
Subject Matter Jurisdiction (continued) – Abstention Doctrines
Jurisdiction Over Parties – Domicile, Consent, Minimum Contacts, Family Law Rules
Jurisdiction over Property
Special Federal Statutes
Service of Process and Notice
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Venue – Forum Non Conveniens, Forum Selection
Choice of Law – Horizontal, Vertical
Basic Concepts
Choice of Law Theories
Application in Specific Areas
Defenses against foreign law
Constitutional Limitations
Federal-State Conflicts
Recognition and Enforcement of Other States’ Judgments and Foreign Judgments
Exam Approach
Disc 6: CD-ROM Conflict of Laws Handout in PDF format
Constitutional Law. Dean John C. Jeffries, Jr. 2005. 8 copies
Law Koren KF 4550 .J44 2005
4 hour lecture, 52 page handout
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Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review
The Commerce Clause and Federal Legislative Power
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Substantive Due Process
Equal Protection
Introduction to the First Amendment
Disc 6: CD-ROM Constitutional Law Handout in PDF format
Contracts. David Epstein. 2005. 8 copies
Law Koren KF 801 .E67 2005
5 hour lecture , 10 page handout
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Introduction
Article II
Contract Formation - Offer, Acceptance
Contract Formation (continued) – Acceptance, Rejection, Capacity, Duress,
Misrepresentation, Mistake, Ambiguity, Illegality, Public Policy,
Unconscionability
Contract Formation (continued) – Statute of Frauds, Consideration
Terms – Parol Evidence Rule
Contract Formation (continued) – Parol Evidence Rule
Performance – Excuse of Non-Performance
Remedies – Specific Performance, Punitive Damages, Liquidated Damages,
Avoidable Damages
Remedies (continued) – Expectation Damages, Consequential Damages
Third Parties – Third Party Beneficiary, Assignment, Delegation
Disc 6: CD-ROM Contracts Handout in PDF format
Copyright Law. Roger E. Schechter. 2005 & 2002. 10 copies
4.5 hour lecture, 25 page handout
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Justification for a Copyright System
Constitutional and Statutory Framework
Fixation and Originality Requirements
Idea / Expression Distinction
Protected Works – Literary, Pictorial, Graphic and Sculptural Works, Musical Works and
Recordings, Compilations, Derivative Works
Ownership and Joint Authorship
Duration and Renewal
Transfers and Termination of Transfers
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Transfers and Termination of Transfers (continued) – Renewal Transfers and
Derivative Works
Publications and Formalities - Notice, Registration, Archival Deposit, Foreign Works
Rights of the Copyright Holder – Reproduction Rights
Rights of the Copyright Holder (continued) – Adaptation, Distribution, Performance
and Display, Performing Rights Societies
Exotic Rights in the Copyright Statute
Exotic Rights in the Copyright Statute (continued) – Copyright Management Information
Infringement
Fair Use
Remedies
State Claims and Pre-Emption
Disc 7: CD-ROM Copyright Law Handout in PDF format
Corporations. Therese H. Maynard. 2006. 13 copies
Law Koren KF 1414 .M39 2006
8 hour lecture, 24 page handout
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Formation of Corporations
Formation of Corporations (continued)
Issuance of Stock
Role of Directors and Officers
Role of Directors and Officers (continued)
Role of Shareholders
Role of Shareholders (continued)
Role of Shareholders (continued)
Fundamental Corporate Changes
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Fundamental Corporate Changes (continued)
Securities Law
Securities Law (continued)
Disc 9: CD-ROM Corporations Handout in PDF format
Criminal Law. Charles H. Whitebread. 2005. 11 copies
Law Koren KF 9219 .W45 2005
4 hour lecture, 15 page handout
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Exam Tactics
Jurisdiction
Mental States
Accomplice Liability
Inchoate Crimes – Solicitation, Conspiracy, Attempt
Defenses
Defenses (continued)
Common Law Crimes – Battery, Assault, Homicide, Common Law Murder,
Manslaughter, First Degree Murder, Felony Murder, Kidnapping,
Rape, Property Offenses
Common Law Property Offenses (continued)
Offenses Against Habitation
Review of Topics
Mental States
Accomplice Liability
Attempt
Impossibility
Intoxication
Self-Defense
Duress
Entrapment
Homicide
Felony Murder
Property Crimes
Disc 5: CD-ROM Criminal Law Handout in PDF format
Criminal Procedure. Charles H. Whitebread. 2005. 8 copies
Law Koren KF 9219 .W453 2005
4 hour lecture, 16 page handout
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Incorporation
Exclusionary Rule
Arrest
Search and Seizure
Standing
Warrants
Warrantless Search
Wiretapping
Confessions
Miranda Warnings
Pretrial
Pretrial (continued)
Trial
Sentencing
Death Penalty
Double Jeopardy
Self-Incrimination
Exclusionary Rule
Arrest
Search and Seizure
Miranda Warnings
Grand Jury
Death Penalty
Immunity
Disc 5: CD-ROM Criminal Procedure Handout in PDF format
Education Law. Michael Kaufman. 2008. 4 copies
Law Koren KF 4119 .K38 2008
4 hour lecture, 35 page handout
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Introduction
The Structure of Education Law
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding the Free Exercise of Religion in Schools
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding the Prohibition on the
Establishment of Religion
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding Freedom of Speech in Schools
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding Searches and Seizures in Schools
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding Due Process
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding Educational Funding Equity
Constitutional Rights and Protections Regarding Racial Equality in Education
Constitutional and Statutory Rights and Protections Regarding Gender Equality
in Education
Constitutional Power to Regulate Education
Statutory Rights and Protections Regarding Special Education
Statutory Rights and Protections Regarding Student Privacy
Constitutional Rights and Protections for Teachers
Mini Review
Disc 5: CD-ROM Education Law Handout in PDF format
Evidence. Faust F. Rossi. 2005. 13 copies
Law Koren KF 8935 .R67 2005
7 hour lecture, 19 page handout
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Relevance – Logical, Discretionary
Relevance (continued) – Character Evidence
Character Evidence (continued)
Documentary Evidence – Authentication, Best Evidence Rule
Witnesses
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Witnesses (continued)
Opinion and Expert Testimony
Credibility and Impeachment of Witnesses
Privileges – Attorney-Client, Physician-Patient, Spousal
Hearsay – Exceptions
Exceptions to Hearsay (continued)
Sixth Amendment
Disc 8: CD-Rom Evidence Handout in PDF format
Family Law. Roger E. Schechter. 2002. 5 copies
Law Koren KF 505 .S34 2002
4 hour lecture, 21 page handout
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Pre-nuptial Agreements
Out-of-Wedlock Children
Paternity Proceedings
Marriage – Capacity
Marriage (continued) – Capacity, Ceremonial, Common Law, Putative Spouse
Consequences of Being Married
Termination of Marriage
Termination of Marriage (continued) – Annulment, Grounds, Divorce, Fault, Divorce
Defenses, No-Fault Grounds
Termination of Marriage (continued) – Legal Separation
Procedural Issues
Economic Issues – Separation Agreements, Temporary Orders, Alimony
Economic Issues (continued) – Property Division, Community Property, Tax Issues
Children – Family Planning, Responsibility to Children, UFISA
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Children (continued) – Child Custody, Custody Orders, Termination of Parental
Rights, Adoption
Disc 7: CD-ROM Family Law Handout in PDF format
Federal Courts. Dean John C. Jeffries, Jr. (from cover). 2005. 2 copies
Law Koren KF 8719 .J44 2005
3 hour lecture, 21 page handout
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Choice of Law in the Federal System
Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
Federal-State Regulation
Disc 4: CD-ROM Federal Courts Handout in PDF format
Federal Income Tax. Cheryl D. Block. 2005. 5 copies
Law Koren KF 6369 .B56 2005
5 hour lecture, 16 page handout
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History
Gross Income
Gross Income (continued)
Exclusions from Gross Income
Computing Gains or Losses
Computing Gains or Losses (continued)
Alimony and Child Support
Business or Investment Income
Business or Investment Income (continued)
Calculating Taxable Income
Assignment of Income
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Assignment of Income (continued)
Ordinary Income v. Capital Gains
Disc 6: CD-ROM Handout in PDF format
Future Interests. Catherine L. Carpenter. 2008, 2005. 9 copies
Law Koren KF 605 .C73 2005
4.5 hour lecture, 24 page handout
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Introduction
Present Possessory Estates
Fee Simple Absolute
Fee Tail
Life Estates
Fee Simple Determinable
Fee Simple Subject to Condition Subsequent
Fee Simple Subject to Executory Limitations
Future Interests
Reversion
Possibility of Reverter
Power of Termination or Right of Reentry
Vested Remainder Absolute
Vested Remainder Subject to Partial Divestment (Subject to Open)
Vested Remainder Subject to Total Divestment
Contingent Remainder
Executory Interests (Springing and Shifting)
Rules Affecting Transfer of Property
Doctrine of Merger
Doctrine of Destructibility of Contingent Remainders
The Rule in Shelly’s Case
Doctrine of Worthier Title
The Rule Against Perpetuities
The Rule Against Perpetuities (Continued)
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Rule Against Perpetuities
Disc 6: CD-ROM Future Interests Handout in PDF format
Law School Exam Writing. Charles H. Whitebread. 2005. 5 copies
Law Koren KF 283 .W45 2005
1 hour lecture, 100 page handout
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The Eight Secrets of Top Exam Performance [Book in PDF format]
Professional Responsibility. Erwin Chemerinsky. 2007 (1), 2010 (5). 6 copies
Law Koren AV KF 306 .C52 2007
3 hour lecture, 21 page handout
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Who Regulates
Who May Practice
Duty to Prevent Unauthorized Practice of Law
Duty to Accept Representation
Duty to Reject Representation
Withdrawl from Representation
Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interest (continued)
Duty of Competence
Duty to Follow Client Instruction
Duty to Protect Client Confidences
Duty to Prevent Abuse
Duty of Candor
Fairness to Opposing Party
Trial Tactics
Pro Bono
Attorney as Advisor
Permissible Nature of Communications
Permissible Nature of Communications (continued)
Advertising and Solicitation
Structures
Fees
Duty to Protect Money or Property
Judge Disqualification
Serving Conduct
Off-the-Bench Conduct
Permissible Political Activities
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CD-ROM Professional Responsibility Handout in PDF format
Real Property. Paula A. Franzese. 2005. 5 copies
Law Koren KF 570 .F73 2005
6 hour lecture, 62 page handout
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Fee Simple Absolute
Fee Tail
Defeasible Fees
Life Estate
Waste
Joint Tenancy
Tenancy by the Entirety
Tenancy in Common
Landlord/Tenant Law
Tenancy for Years
Periodic Tenancy
Tenancy at Will
Tenancy at Sufferance
Tenant’s Duties
Landlord’s Duties
Assignment
Sublease
Easements
Easements (continued)
License
Profit
Covenants
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Covenants (continued)
Equitable Servitude
Adverse Possession
Land Transactions
Land Transactions (continued)
Recording System
Water Rights
Possessor’s Rights
Eminent Domain
Zoning
Disc 7: CD-ROM Real Property Handout in PDF format
Remedies. William A. Fletcher. 2005. 4 copies
Law Koren KF 9010 .F53 2005
5 hour lecture, 40 page handout
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Tort Remedies
Tort Remedies (continued)
Injury to Personal Property
Injury to Real Property
Nuisance
Contract Remedies
Contract Remedies (continued)
Purchase and Sale of Personal Property
Purchase and Sale of Real Property
Purchase and Sale of Real Property (continued)
Construction Contracts
Employment Contracts
Disc 6: CD-ROM Remedies Handout in PDF format
Sales & Lease of Goods. Michael I. Spak. 2005. 7 copies
Law Koren KF 915 .S73 2005
3.5 hour lecture, 8 page handout
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Transactions in Goods
Contract Formation
Offer
Acceptance
Statute of Frauds
Statute of Frauds (continue)
Parol Evidence Rule
Obligation and Performance
Tender
Payment
Risk of Loss
Risk of Loss (continued)
Warranties
Mercantability
Fitness
Disclaimers
Beneficiaries
Remedies
Remedies (continued)
Third Party Rights
Sample Problem Discussion
Disc 5: CD-ROM Sales & Lease of Goods Handout in PDF format
Secured Transactions. Michael I. Spak. 2005. 10 copies
Law Koren KF 1050 .S73 2005
2.5 hour lecture, 24 page handout
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Introduction
Mechanics – Security Interests, Collateral, Creation
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Mechanics (continued) – Attachment, Perfection, financing Statements
Priorities
Priorities (continued) – Rights Upon Default
Sample Problem Discussion
Disc 4: CD-ROM Secured Transactions Handout in PDF format
Securities Regulation. Therese H. Maynard. 2005. 6 copies
Law Koren KF 1440 .M39 2005
9 hour lecture, 34 page handout
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Introduction – Modern Financial Markets
Securities Markets
Federal Securities Laws
Role of the SEC
Forces of Change at Work in Today’s Securities Markets
Definition of “Security” – Scope of Statutory Definition of Security, The Howey Test
The Howey Test (continued)
Role of the “Context Clause”
Sale of business Doctrine
Promissory Notes
LLC as Security
Public Offerings and the Registration Process under § 5 of the 1933 Act – The Modern
Underwriting Process
The Modern Underwriting Process (continued)
Overview of the Regulating Framework of § 5 of the 1933 Act
Jurisdictional Underpinning of the 1933 Act
Pre-Filing Period
Pre-Filing Period (continued)
Waiting period
Waiting Period (continued)
Post-Effective Period
Preparing the Registration Statement and the SEC’s System of Integrated Disclosure
Shelf Registration Process
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SEC’s New Public Offering Reform Rules – Introduction
Reforms that Apply to All Issuers
Reforms that Apply to Communications Made in the IPO Context
Changes to Prospectus Delivery Obligations
Changes to Scope of Civil Liability Under the 1933 Act
Reforms that Apply to Public Offerings by Well-known Seasoned Issuers
Reforms that Apply to Public Companies Other than WKSIs
Off-shore Public Offerings
SEC’s Disclosure Policy and Theories of Materiality – Line Item Disclosure and the
Concept of Materiality
Issuer’s Exemptions from § 5 Registration Obligation – Distinguish Two Types of
Exemption Set Forth in 1933 Act, Section 3(a)(11), Section 4(2)
Scope of Regulation D
Rule 506 Safe Harbor for Private Placements
The Limited Offering Exemptions
The Other § 3(b) Exemptions
§ 4(6)
Resales of Securities by Non-Issuers – General Background
Selling for an Issuer in Connection with a Distribution
Purchasing Securities from an Issuer with a View to Distribution
Scope of Protection Offered by Rule 144
Express Civil Liability Provisions of the 1933 Act – Introduction
Fraud Remedy
Rescission Remedy
Disc 10: CD-ROM Securities Regulation Handout in PDF format
Wills & Trusts. Stanley M. Johanson. 2011. 3 copies
Law Koren KF 755 .J64 2005
6 hour lecture, 50 page handout
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Wills
Intestate Succession
Principles and Terminology
When Rules Apply
Intestate Shares
Inheritance by Descendants
Distribution
Adopted Children
Non-marital Children
Lifetime Gifts
Disclaimer
Simultaneous Deaths
Execution of Wills
Requirements
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Presence
Attorney Liability
Holographic Wills
Conditional Wills
Valid Revocation
Presumptions
Dependant Relative Revocation
Changes after Signing
Beneficiary Death
Lapsed Gifts
120-Hour Rule
Lapse in Residuary Estate
Class Gift Rule
Changes in Family
Marriage
Divorce
Pretermitted Child Statutes
Testamentary Gifts
Creditors’ Claims
The Ademption Doctrine
Stocks
Encumbered Property
Incorporation by Reference doctrine
Independent Significance Doctrine
Mistakes
Contracts
Words of Disinheritance
Nonprobate Assets
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Will Contests
Lack of Testamentary Capacity
Undue Influence
Creditors’ Claims
Trusts
Requirements
Settlor [grantor]
Delivery
Trust Property (“res”)
Trustee
Beneficiaries
Intent to Create a Trust
Lawful Purpose
Revocable Trusts
Charitable Trusts
Honorary Trusts
Resulting and Constructive Trusts
Spendthrift Trusts
Self-dealing by fiduciary trust administration
Trust investments – The Uniform Prudent Investor Act
Judicial Modification and Termination of Trusts
Powers of appointment
Disc 7: CD-ROM Wills & Trusts Handout in PDF format
Last updated August 2, 2012