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Is there a rule against perpetuities for gifts like there is for a lot of trusts? i.e. after N period of time, the restrictions no longer apply? Could be a ma

by dmoy 3y ago

Is there a rule against perpetuities for gifts like there is for a lot of trusts? i.e. after N period of time, the restrictions no longer apply? Could be a major pain in the ass to keep track of though

silverquiet 3y ago
I'm not exactly thrilled about the plutocrats continuing to rule us from beyond the grave.
- NovemberWhiskey 3y ago
  I'm not sure that Thomas Hollis funding a chair in divinity at Harvard (for example) meets that definition in a meaningful way.
  - zer00eyz 3y ago
    "The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked. " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fellowship_(Christian_organization) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fellowship_(Christian_orga... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Secours_Mother_and_Baby_Home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Secours_Mother_and_Baby_Ho... Are you implying that divinity is free of corruption and fuckery? Because history tells us that is not true. Rather we should look fist at those who claim any sort of divinity for all the ills of the world.
NovemberWhiskey 3y ago
>Is there a rule against perpetuities for gifts like there is for a lot of trusts? Permanently restricted funds in endowments are legal.
- dmoy 3y ago
  Haha dang, well nevermind then