Conversion Foundation Gets Distribution From Trust for Benefit of Prior Home
Court says sale of nursing home did not include transfer of right to receive payment on dissolution of trust
The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland has affirmed a trial court decision holding that a conversion foundation, formed following the sale of a charitable nursing home to a for-profit entity, is entitled to receive a terminating distribution from a trust formed for the benefit of the prior institution. The Court said that the named beneficiary continues to exist, even with a different name, and to carry out charitable activities. ( John B. Parsons Home, LLC, v. John B. Parsons Foundation , Ct. of Special App., MD, No. 109 Sept. Term, 2013, 4/30/14. ) Francis C. Baker established a trust in 1964 for the benefit of certain named individuals with the remainder on the death of the individuals...
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