Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Disciplines
Estates and Trusts | Law
Abstract
Noncharitable purpose trusts are recognized under the Uniform Trust Code and the non-uniform laws of many jurisdictions. In 2019, Oregon enacted a stewardship trust statutory scheme. A stewardship trust is a purpose trust which is designed to hold and preserve corporate stock. Properly drafted, a stewardship trust can soften the indefatigable pursuit of profits that drive corporate entities. A stewardship trust can substitute ethical ideals - at least in part - for shareholder return. The purpose trust statutes of other jurisdictionscould also partially permit ambitions similar to those which motivated the Oregon legislation to be realized. The concept of a stewardship trust might be pursued even in jurisdictions which do not specifically contemplate purpose trusts being utilized for the prudent but compassionate stewardship of a closely-held business enterprise.
Publication Title
53 Creighton Law Review 643
Recommended Citation
Thomas E. Simmons, Christian Purpose Trusts, 53 Creighton L. Rev. 643 (2020)