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A quick definition of testamentary power:

Testamentary power refers to the ability of a person to make decisions about how their property and assets will be distributed after they pass away. This power is often associated with the power of appointment, which allows the person to choose who will receive their property. Essentially, testamentary power gives someone the ability to control what happens to their belongings after they die.

A more thorough explanation:

Testamentary power refers to the power of appointment that is granted to an individual through a will or testament. This power allows the individual to determine how their assets will be distributed after their death.

For example, if a person creates a will and includes a testamentary power of appointment, they can specify that a certain portion of their estate be given to a specific individual or organization. This power allows the individual to have control over their assets even after they have passed away.

Another example of testamentary power is when a person designates a trustee to manage their assets for the benefit of their children or other beneficiaries. The trustee has the power to make decisions about how the assets are invested and distributed, according to the wishes of the person who created the will.

Overall, testamentary power is an important tool for individuals who want to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after they have passed away.

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21:13
Although they don't give details, and as you note they don't guarantee funding to everyone (which is in line with other $ they offer, e.g. the LRAP)
21:14
Anyone know how hard it is to do pro bono work as a 1L for judges or fed gov in general in the D.C. market
21:14
Idk much about pro bono opportunities period but thinking I wanna try to get some work experience as soon as humanly possible
21:14
When I begin law school I mean
21:15
Lines up with BU's limited endowment: $81K per student a few years ago, i.e., enough to support a payout of about $3,250 per student per year at a 4% payout rate https://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leiter/2022/05/per-student-value-of-law-school-endowments-2021.html
21:17
Seems like they're trying to compete with other schools on program headlines (we fund X, Y, and Z and we have an LRAP) but the endowment can't really support that, so they have all these programs but don't guarantee funding. Would not rely on that if you have alternatives.
Thanks for those links. I'll give the public service summer funding information packet, in particular, a careful read. But yeah, your takeaway seems right.
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
22:33
i could really use some fried chicken right now
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
22:34
kfc or popeyes
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
22:34
or korean with gochujang
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22:35
i might order some gochujang sauce on amazon and cook some air fried chicken breast filets, they’re really good
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
22:35
just letting you guys know :)
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Where I can find the definition of the false-endowment?
11:14
@Mohammed: False-endowment?
12:05
guys, im making a public speaking with the topic of personal choice in nuisance. Can you give me what to talk about
babybunny
12:47
what does this mean? you get to pick a topic but it has to be about nuisances?
13:16
Yeah I also don’t know what this means ngl
Obtainingdreams
14:58
Do you think you can use being on the Harvard Wl to ask for more money? Like say you'll withdraw if they give you more?
16:14
@Obtainingdreams: Unlikely
16:19
If 1 in 10 Harvard waitlistees in their class of 2027 get into HLS (average A % off the HLS waitlist), the school is better served by offering that student more $ than offering the other 9 in 10 more $ than they have to and the one that gets into HLS less than they need to
what do you guys think about the HLS WL? DO you think they're gonna give out a decent amount of A's still?
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no
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17:38
Thanks JB 🦸‍♀️! For everybody out there stressing law school decisions, hang in there!
What do people think about ND
18:42
@NaughtyTeenyWeenyPebble: Looking at last cycle's stats, 16 people logged the date of their HLS waitlist offer and 6 of those were made by 5/19 (the other 10 came later). It's a small sample, and every cycle is different, but it's entirely possible more WL offers are coming
babybunny
18:52
ban me again, for old times’ sake? 😘
I deposited at Columbia but I just want to know if I should start looking for apartments or if I'm going to get an offer from harvard. so stressful
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
20:02
you kind of have to be ready to drop everything for harvard while going forward with apartments for columbia
20:50
Is it worth writing a second LOCI for HLS?
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
21:06
you want to write an loci about once a month
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