Articles From Malcolm L. Morris

“Sorry, my mistake”: Correcting putative testamentary errors By Malcolm L. Morris Trusts and Estates, September 2011 Upon application of any interested person, the court may reform the terms of a will, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the testator’s intent if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the accomplishment of the testator’s intent and the terms of the will were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement.
Chasing custodial claims By Malcolm L. Morris Trusts and Estates, November 2001 No doubt many an attorney has heard a tale of woe from a disappointed client who was unexpectedly excluded from a will notwithstanding the testator's promise to the contrary.
Here’s your inheritance, but pay the tax before you leave By Malcolm L. Morris Trusts and Estates, November 2000 "You inherit $100," is one of the better cards to draw in Monopoly. Learning of an inheritance is not a bad piece of news in the real world either--or is it?
Non-“trust”worthy expenses By Malcolm L. Morris Trusts and Estates, August 2000 As more and more clients create trusts, the number of trust-oriented disputes will increase. Such is the nature of things.
Taxing family matters By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2000 Representing businesses provides opportunities to encounter many different areas of law--none perhaps as challenging as tax matters.
Editor’s column By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2000 This edition of "The Counselor" is devoted to the upcoming collegium
Editor’s column By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 1999 As the calendar year draws to its end, the section council is busy laying plans for next year's activities as explained in our chair's column.
Taking business interest personally By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 1999 For years, paying interest was made less painful by the fact it was deductible from income for tax purposes.
Editor’s column By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 1999 At long last, "The Counselor" arriveth. Our apologies for the delay.
Liability for ordering improper notarial acts By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 1999 "Here, notarize this." How often is this direction given by an employer to office assistants or secretaries when the person whose signature is to be verified is not present?
Editor’s column By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, April 1999 This edition comes a little later than usual, but we think you will agree the wait was worthwhile.
Editor’s column By Malcolm L. Morris Business Advice and Financial Planning, January 1999 This is a special edition of our newsletter devoted to the section's upcoming collegium.

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