Meta Description: The Rule Against Perpetuities (RAP) is a notorious law preventing property control from beyond the grave. Learn what ‘lives in being plus 21 years’ means, how it impacts trusts and wills, and why modern law is changing this ancient rule. The Rule Against Perpetuities: A Guide to the Property Law that Fights the […]
Meta Overview: The Dead Hand Principle The Rule Against Perpetuities (RAP) is a centuries-old property law concept designed to prevent landowners from controlling the ownership of their assets for an unreasonably long time after their death—a concept often called the “dead hand” of the grantor. It ensures property remains alienable and transferable, rather than being
Post Overview Retirement planning involves more than just saving money—it requires understanding the complex framework of federal laws designed to protect your future. This guide demystifies the core pillars of U.S. retirement law, focusing on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and recent major legislative changes like the SECURE Acts. Learn about fiduciary duties,
Understand future interests in property law, including how they are created, the key types (reversions, remainders, executory interests), and their role in estate planning and real estate. In the complex world of property and estate law, not all rights to ownership are immediate. A “future interest” represents a legal right to a property that you