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A Primer on Trusts

TRUST BEGINS AT HOME

In an era marked by rapid transformation, social trust has moved beyond theory to become a cornerstone of stable and cohesive societies. Yet, despite its wide-reaching impact, trus...

Trusts Without Borders

Building a more durable framework for the future.

PIL alleges violation of trusteeship norms in Sir Ratan Tata Trust

Provisions of Section 30A of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, violated, says PIL

Is it a true trust if settlor has reserved a right to revoke it?

Classic equity doctrine. By the 1940s, it was settled law that a funded revocable inter vivos trust with multiple beneficiaries was a true trust. See Nat’l Shawmut Bnk v. Joy, 53 N...

Public 'Trespassing on Its Land' – Small Fine Creating Public Trust Challenge

April 8, 2026 – A pedestrian on a Lake Michigan beach, as his lawyer described it, drew a line in the sand. Paul Florsheim’s quest to overturn century-old precedent –...

Best Banks for Trust Accounts: Protect Your Assets In a Trust

They say you can't take it all with you when you die—but a trust account lets you control exactly where it goes. The problem? Most banks make trust accounts unnecessarily complicat...

Trust Fund Doctrine-Tax-Claim of Right Doctrine

Hyatt Hotels Corporation operated a guest loyalty program financed by contributions from both company and independently owned Hyatt-branded hotels. The post Trust Fund Doctrine-Tax...

Government warns trustees on accountability, asset management

The minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Dr Juma Zuberi Homera, has urged boards of trustees to comply with the law and uphold accountability in managing institutional asse...

Is Trust Learned or Earned? Lessons From Adolescents

At the heart of institutional trust lie two rival theories about its nature. The evaluative perspective views trust as conditional: citizens critically judge institutions by their...

Who Do You Trust?

If you are trustworthy, it says a lot about your character.

The Rush to Trust Endangers Academic Freedom

The Rush to Trust Endangers Academic Freedom Sara Brady Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Higher education cannot sacrifice its core values on the altar of trust. Byline(s)...

Trust Is Not an Academic Value: The Mistakes of the Yale Report

Trust Is Not an Academic Value: The Mistakes of the Yale Report Sara Brady Tue, 04/28/2026 - 03:00 AM Any report devoted to trust in academia is constructed on a flawed foundati...

Your company needs a Chief Trust Officer. Here’s three reasons why

As institutional distrust hardens, there's a strong case for a C-suite executive whose sole mandate is earning and protecting stakeholder confidene.

So, You’re a Trustee…Now What Do You Do? (And Who Can You Call for Help?)

The role of Trustee is multifaceted.  A Trustee acts as an administrative professional, tax preparer, asset manager, trusted family advisor, banker, and sometimes family referee –...

Democrats Unveil the Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act

The new bill targets high-value trusts.

FirsTrust: Real Advice. No Agenda

At FirsTrust, fiduciary isn't just a buzzword. It's a promise.

A Question of Trust

We are able to do what we do because of a particularly fundamental trait that we look for in the people that we target; trust. We look for those who place particular reliance on tr...

The Trump Administration’s Best Argument For Its Biglaw EOs Is That You Just Have To Trust The President

National security is the magic word for this administration. The post The Trump Administration’s Best Argument For Its Biglaw EOs Is That You Just Have To Trust The President appea...

Column: Don’t betray the promise, purpose of Hawaii’s ‘green fee’

Hawaii’s new “green fee” was sold to the public, to taxpayers and to visitors as something rare in modern government: honest, transparent and purpose-driven.

Rising trust should keep politicians from the door at RNZ, TVNZ

A Modern Trustee’s Guide to Private Market Participation

Benefits and considerations.

Mehli Mistry seeks appointment of administrator in Sir Dorabji Tata Trust

 Former trustee alleges illegalities in the running and governance of the Trust

New Bill Proposes Annual Withholding Tax on Trusts with Assets Exceeding $50M

On May 12, 2026, a Bill entitled the “Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act” was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Patty Murray and co-led by Sen. Ron Wyden. The proposed legisl...