Review: Charity Begins with the Gift Agreement: Keeping Intent Fluid

Browne C Lewis

Review: Charity Begins with the Gift Agreement: Keeping Intent Fluid

Browne C Lewis

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University

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Abstract

This is a review of The Problems with Donor Intent: Interpretation, Enforcement, and Doing the Right Thing (85 Chi.-Kent. L. Rev. 977 (2010) by Susan N. Gary. In light of the tough economic times, charitable donations are on the decline. Those charities fortunate enough to receive gifts must take appropriate actions to respect the donor’s intent and to avoid expensive litigation. The practical suggestions Professor Gray includes in her article will assist charities in accomplishing those goals.

Original language	American English
Journal	Jotwell
State	Published - Jan 1 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

charitable gifts
charities
original intent
donors

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Estates and Trusts

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Review: Charity Begins with the Gift Agreement: Keeping Intent Fluid

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