The law of trusts and estates is centuries old, but how should the law evolve to address modern technology and modern societal changes? This panel will evaluate the theories, policies and justifications supporting our current system of freedom of disposition and whether modern technological and societal changes warrant reevaluation and changes to this system. Potential topics include discussion of electronic wills; the impact of the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act; the role of modern reproductive technology in estate planning; the impact of increasing blended families and new definitions of families; and the role of medical advancements for an aging population and the accompanying challenges in estate planning.
Business meeting at program conclusion.