A. James Casner was a vital Reporter and Adviser to the Institute for more than half a century in the fields of property, taxation of trusts and estates, and estate planning. In this interview, Casner discusses his development of the first-ever comprehensive course on estate planning as well as ALI’s influence on the development of American jurisprudence.
This video was recorded in 1990 and produced in 2019. It is featured on The American Law Institute’s online timeline that explores the rich history of the Institute from its founding in 1923 to its most recent publications. Visit http://www.ali.org/timeline to read about all of the Institute’s publications and leadership, and to watch videos that explore some of the Institute’s most influential work.
