P-Probate & Administration
Q&A with Loraine: Administrator amendment
Question: How do I amend a probate administrator decision? A number of siblings were left off the original filing. Loraine’s Answer: I think that your …
Estate & Trust Disputes: Common Types and How to Avoid Them
By Richard M. Morgan & Loraine M. DiSalvo Disputes that arise after a loved one dies can be incredibly destructive, to both assets and relationships. …
Estate and Trust Disputes: Ways to Resolve Them and the Morgan & DiSalvo Approach
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
by Richard M. Morgan & Loraine M. DiSalvo In our July 2010 newsletter, we discussed various dispute resolution processes. We discussed traditional litigation, along with …
The Essence of Estate Planning: Let the Journey Begin
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 …
Importance of Proper Asset Ownership and Beneficiary Designations
This installment of the Passionate Estate Planner is a reminder that a well done estate plan includes not only properly prepared legal documents, but also …
Corporate Fiduciaries for Estates & Trusts: Reliability, Prudence, Reasonableness, Protection and Peace of Mind (Updated May 2023)
Choosing the fiduciaries to carry out your estate plan can be the most important decisions you make in structuring your estate plan. Why is this …
Fiduciary Selection: A Critical Part of Any Well-Prepared Estate Plan (Updated May 2023)
by Richard M. Morgan & Loraine M. DiSalvo In the estate planning context, a “fiduciary” is someone who will serve in a role of authority …