Property Law

What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities routinely stumps law students and lawyers, and can turn home-made documents into disasters. A deed, trust…

3 years ago

Bankruptcy Trustee, not beneficiary, had standing to prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claim

On April 23, 2021, the Tennessee Court of Appeals decided Estate of Shelton D. Ramey, Case No. E2020-00270-COA-R3-CV. The Court's…

3 years ago

Owning Property and Titling Assets

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) provides an overview of how property can be owned, including joint…

3 years ago

Common Ways to Title Your Home

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) discusses common ways to title your home.

3 years ago

What is Joint Tenancy and When Should I Use It?

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) answers the question, "what is joint tenancy?"

3 years ago

O.C.G.A. § 53-5-35. Muniments of title to realty

(a) Wills that are probated or established in another state shall constitute muniments of title for the transfer and conveyance…

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