A Concise Guide to the Nuts & Bolts of Estates and Future Interests
Carolina Academic Press (2004)
By Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau
Suffolk University Law School
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108
U.S.A.
E-mail: arodau@suffolk.edu
www.law.suffolk.edu/arodau
Summary of book
This book is a concise guide to understanding the basics of estates and future interests.
It explains, in simple and understandable terms, the various types of present and future
interests that exist. Additionally, the rule against perpetuities is broken down into a
simple set of easily understandable steps. The book provides clear definitions of the
relevant terminology and the black letter rules of law which are critical to understanding
this area of law. This is coupled with numerous explanatory examples that illustrate the
application of the rules so that the reader can gain a quick and clear working knowledge
of this area of law. Each chapter concludes with a summary outline covering the important
points in the chapter. Practice problems, with explanations, are included to allow readers
to apply the understanding they have gained from the book. A Concise Guide to the Nuts & Bolts
of Estates and Future Interests is ideal for students in a first-year property course.
Additionally, it is useful for students in an upper level course covering wills, trusts
and estates where a knowledge of estates and future interests is necessary.
If you are a professor teaching in this field you may request a complimentary copy by e-mailing
the publisher at: comp@cap-press.com
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