Articles From Melissa A. Grisoni

I Knew You Were Trouble When You Walked In: T&E Monthly Q&A By Melissa A. Grisoni Trusts and Estates, May 2025 The ISBA Trusts & Estates Section Subcommittee on Lawyers Who Are New to Trusts & Estates held its monthly "T&E Q&A: The Basics and Beyond" Zoom meeting on May 15, 2025. This month’s insightful meeting tackled a challenge every attorney inevitably faces: the "toxic client." Moderated by the knowledgeable Mary Vanek of Matlin Law in Northbrook, co-chair of the subcommittee and a 37-year veteran of T&E law, the session provided invaluable guidance from a panel of experienced practitioners.
ISBA Trusts & Estates Section Offers Valuable Q&A Series for Attorneys New to T&E By Melissa A. Grisoni Employee Benefits, May 2025 Since November 2024, the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section's Subcommittee on Lawyers Who Are New to Estate Planning has successfully hosted a monthly Zoom meeting, "T&E Q&A: The Basics and Beyond." These sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month. Designed as an informal forum, the Q&A meetings provide an invaluable opportunity for attorneys new to the practice of estate planning to pose questions to experienced colleagues. ISBA members can submit questions in advance or via the chat function during the live meeting, with a panel of three to four seasoned practitioners offering their insights. The subcommittee has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and intends to continue these popular sessions, with a brief recess planned for the summer months.
ISBA Trusts & Estates Section Offers Valuable Q&A Series for Attorneys New to T&E By Melissa A. Grisoni Trusts and Estates, April 2025 Since November 2024, the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section's Subcommittee on Lawyers Who Are New to Estate Planning has successfully hosted a monthly Zoom meeting, "T&E Q&A: The Basics and Beyond." These sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month. Designed as an informal forum, the Q&A meetings provide an invaluable opportunity for attorneys new to the practice of estate planning to pose questions to experienced colleagues. ISBA members can submit questions in advance or via the chat function during the live meeting, with a panel of three to four seasoned practitioners offering their insights. The subcommittee has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and intends to continue these popular sessions, with a brief recess planned for the summer months.

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