Melanie Cuddyre

February 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

As the interests of generations of beneficiaries vest and trustees better understand the areas where a trust is too restrictive, too flexible, or is lacking provisions that are required to carry out the grantor's intent, it may be determined that the trust no longer fits.

By Melanie Cuddyre

9 minute read

February 11, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

If "Leave It to Beaver" were "rebooted" and updated to reflect today's average U.S. family, it would look a little different. Ward and June Cleaver may be on their second marriage, with children both from previous relationships and marital children. One of their children may be cohabitating with a significant other, with no intent to marry.

By Melanie Cuddyre and Stefanie Pate

7 minute read

February 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

For many women, a "what if?" situation leaves them in the dark with regard to finances and wealth. In the past, women played a more traditional role in their households.

By Stefanie Pate and Melanie Cuddyre

6 minute read