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State Attorney General - Guardian Of Public Charities, Robert L. Gray
State Attorney General - Guardian Of Public Charities, Robert L. Gray
Cleveland State Law Review
In 1954, the National Conference of Commissioners of Uniform State Laws, having recognized the need for legislation in this area, published the Uniform Supervision of Trustees for Charitable Purposes Act, which was similar to the New Hampshire law. As has been stated, California soon passed the uniform act. Iowa (1959), Michigan (1961), Illinois (1961), and Oregon (1963) have since passed the uniform act. There are slight variations in the versions passed by the above states, but the general effect of their laws is the same. While the legislatures of these states have provided the law,they have not always provided the …
Common Problem In Administration Of Decedents' Estates, Daniel F. Carmack
Common Problem In Administration Of Decedents' Estates, Daniel F. Carmack
Cleveland State Law Review
Probably the worst pitfall in the administration of decedent's estates is the fact that the law relating to it has so few pitfalls. As opposed to workmen's compensation practice, for example, the statutes covering administration and the devolution of decedent's property are relatively all-inclusive. There is a statute to cover most situations, and if the lawyer will read them, he will probably do a creditable job in most situations. This encourages the average practitioner to think of probate practice as an opportunity to shoot fish in a barrel, and get well paid for doing it. As we shall see, there …
The Attorney General And The Charitable Trust Act - Wills, Contest And Construction, Dale R. Martin
The Attorney General And The Charitable Trust Act - Wills, Contest And Construction, Dale R. Martin
Cleveland State Law Review
In Ohio the Attorney General shall appear in any court or tribunal in which the state is interested. The common law interpretation of the duties of the Attorney General regarding charitable trusts in the state of Ohio has been supplanted by statutory law which is enumerated in Sections 109.23-109.33 of the Ohio Revised Code, often referred to as the Charitable Trusts Act.