Elisa Shevlin Rizzo

December 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Real estate remains an important investment for many individuals, even during the current pandemic.

By Elisa Shevlin Rizzo and John Voltaggio

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March 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Irrevocable trusts often leave the trustee with limited flexibility to address unanticipated circumstances, investment challenges, or outdated administrative provisions. There are, however, techniques for improving this situation, the availability of which depends upon the jurisdiction governing the trust. This article compares the options under New York and Delaware law.

By Daniel F. Lindley and Elisa Shevlin Rizzo

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September 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Pot trusts, which allow a trustee to sprinkle distributions among a class of beneficiaries, are often touted for their flexibility regarding distributions. However, administering one is rarely straightforward. The trustee often has to manage tricky family dynamics and competing interests. Clear guidance in the trust instrument is critical.

By Elisa Shevlin Rizzo

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