Charitable Trust Law
/ˈtʃærɪtəbəl trʌst lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing trusts established for charitable purposes, including their creation, administration, and regulation.
Charitable trust law ensures that funds donated to charity are used according to the donor's intentions.
Forms
- charitable trust law
- charitable trust laws
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Commentary
Charitable trust law uniquely balances donor intent with public benefit, often requiring courts to interpret broad charitable purposes flexibly.
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