Articles 2014

Casey Kasem: Lessons Learned at the End of Life

August 14, 2014

In this, our first video issue of the Passionate Estate Planner, Diane Weinberg looks into the facts of the Casey Kasem matter as reported in ...

“Do-It-Yourself” Wills & Other Estate Planning – If You Really Care, Beware! (Updated February 2023)

June 30, 2014

Most people have estate planning in some form on their personal “to do” lists, but very few people want to do it. First, no one ...

Estate Planning – Focus on Same Sex Couples (Updated)

June 10, 2014

Everyone Needs Estate Planning; However, It Is More Critical For Some People. Estate Planning is Not Just for the Wealthy. You do not need to ...

Estate and Trust Disputes: Ways to Resolve Them and the Morgan & DiSalvo Approach

June 5, 2014

This article is part of a series on Estate and Trust Disputes. Other resources include: Estate & Trust Disputes: Common Types and How to Avoid ...

Collaborative Process – The New Alternative Legal Process for Amicably Resolving Disputes

June 4, 2014

by Richard M. Morgan & Loraine M. DiSalvo In our July 2010 newsletter, we discussed various dispute resolution processes. We discussed traditional litigation, along with ...

Same Sex Couples: If You Really Care About Building a Life With Your Partner… You Need to Do the Planning Now! (Updated)

May 22, 2014

Everyone needs comprehensive estate planning. However, even though same sex couples who are legally married under the laws of a given state or foreign jurisdiction ...

The Essence of Estate Planning: Let the Journey Begin

May 8, 2014

At its most fundamental level, estate planning is about controlling the otherwise-uncontrollable. Death is inevitable; disability is increasingly probable as we age. When death or ...

Preparing for Incapacity: The Documents You Need and Traps to Avoid (Updated April 2023)

February 18, 2014

By Diane B. Weinberg and Loraine M. DiSalvo In the last edition of The Passionate Estate Planner, we discussed the different levels of incapacity an ...