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Prudence In Trust Investment, Thomas D. Johnston
Prudence In Trust Investment, Thomas D. Johnston
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Part I of this article presents a brief history of the prudent man standard and explores the meaning of "prudence." Part II discusses the shift in legal theory to include equities as prudent investments. Part III articulates the weaknesses in the method currently used by courts to assess investment prudence in view of the exigencies confronting today's trustee-investor. Finally, part IV shows that the same factors which justified the creation of the Prudent Man Rule and its expansion to include equities will support its modification to encompass modern investment theories and techniques.
Delegation Of Investment Powers By Charitable Trustees, Richard B. Urda Jr.
Delegation Of Investment Powers By Charitable Trustees, Richard B. Urda Jr.
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Over the past few years the activities of philanthropic organizations have been undergoing considerable critical scrutiny. Congressional committees, private commissions, and individuals have extensively analyzed institutionalized charity. An area of particular concern involves problems created by the investment policies of charitable organizations. One investment problem that has not received much attention, however, is the plight of the natural person trustee of a charitable trust who, in general, is legally prohibited from delegating his responsibility for investment of trust funds. Almost one-third of all charitable foundations take the legal form of trusts. Of the foundations organized as charitable trusts, over 60 …