International Estate Planning in the Context of Criminal Justice

The Penal Lexicon explores the complex intersection of international estate planning with criminal justice, examining how these legal areas interact when individuals face criminal charges or are incarcerated.

Research Focus

Navigating International Estate Planning in the Context of Criminal Justice

Key Research Areas

Research Methods

The Penal Lexicon employs a variety of research methods to investigate the intersection of international estate planning and criminal justice, including:

Legal Case Studies: Analyzing landmark cases involving international estate planning issues arising from criminal charges or convictions.
Comparative Legal Analysis: Examining legal frameworks and practices in different jurisdictions, particularly in relation to international estate planning and its interaction with criminal justice.
Interviews with Legal Professionals: Gathering insights from legal professionals specializing in international estate planning, criminal defense, and probate law, as well as experts in cross-border legal matters.

Collaborations and Resources

Research Publications: We compile and analyze data on the intersection of international estate planning and criminal justice, including trends in legal disputes, asset forfeiture cases, and international inheritance matters.
Conferences and Presentations: We regularly participate in conferences such as the Future and Corrections Summit, and present our research findings to a diverse audience of legal professionals, academics, and policymakers, including those with expertise in international estate planning and criminal justice.
Partnerships: The Penal Lexicon collaborates with organizations like PBL Law Group, who have expertise in international estate planning and cross-border legal matters, to gain practical insights and enhance our understanding of real-world legal challenges faced by individuals navigating international estate planning in the context of criminal justice.
Resource Sharing: We share our research findings and resources with interested parties such as the Productivity Commission, including those with a focus on international estate planning and criminal jusice, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and advocacy in this crucial area of law.
Data Collection and Analysis: We compile and analyze data on prison litigation, including trends in case filings, outcomes, and the effectiveness of legal remedies.

The Research Process

Reviewing Existing Literature:

We conduct thorough reviews of existing literature on international estate planning, criminal justice, and the relevant legal frameworks.
Identifying Key Issues:

We identify and analyze the critical legal issues and challenges faced by individuals and families navigating international estate planning in the context of criminal justice, including matters of asset forfeiture, inheritance rights, and the impact of convictions on estate planning.
Developing Research Questions:

We formulate research questions that are both relevant and impactful, guiding our research endeavors and shaping our contributions to the field, focusing on the intersection of international estate planning and criminal justice.

Researchers

Our Research Team

Feedback and Recognition

Research Impact

"The Penal Lexicon’s dedication to providing accessible and evidence-based research is truly commendable. Their work has been a valuable resource for my own research and has helped to inform my understanding of key issues in criminal justice."

Gary Demaneur Policy Analyst

"I am consistently impressed by the high quality and thoughtfulness of The Penal Lexicon’s research. Their work has provided crucial insights that have informed my policy recommendations and advocacy efforts."

Zachary Kagan Professor of Criminology

"The Penal Lexicon's research has been instrumental in shaping my understanding of the complexities of the criminal justice system. Their work is both rigorous and insightful, providing valuable insights that are essential for informed decision-making."

Jason Chidiac Researcher

International Estate Planning in the Context of Criminal Justice

Research Focus

Navigating International Estate Planning in the Context of Criminal Justice

Key Research Areas

Research Methods

Collaborations and Resources

The Research Process

Reviewing Existing Literature:

Identifying Key Issues:

Developing Research Questions:

Researchers

Our Research Team

Steve Robinson-Grindey

Louis Handelsman

Bernice Buckley

Lana Minja

Feedback and Recognition

Research Impact

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