Meltzer Lippe Briefly Speaking
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Welcome to The Meltzer Lippe Podcast: Briefly Speaking! Join our attorneys as they share stories, strategies, and perspectives that inform, inspire, and connect.Since 1970, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP has delivered big-city legal expertise with the personal attention of a Long Island firm. Built by top legal talent—many with experience at premier New York City firms—we combine strategic business insight with legal precision to help clients achieve their goals.With more than 80 attorneys and 16 integrated practice areas, Meltzer Lippe offers a seamless, comprehensive approach designed to meet our clients’ needs across industries and legal disciplines.
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Welcome to The Meltzer Lippe Podcast: Briefly Speaking! Join our attorneys as they share stories, strategies, and perspectives that inform, inspire, and connect.
Since 1970, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP has delivered big-city legal expertise with the personal attention of a Long Island firm. Built by top legal talent—many with experience at premier New York City firms—we combine strategic business insight with legal precision to help clients achieve their goals.
With more than 80 attorneys and 16 integrated practice areas, Meltzer Lippe offers a seamless, comprehensive approach designed to meet our clients’ needs across industries and legal disciplines.
Episode Overview
No contest clauses—also known as in terrorem clauses—are commonly used in estate planning to discourage beneficiaries from challenging a will or trust. But how effective are they in practice?
In this episode, David Heymann, Managing Partner, sits down with David Bamdad, Chair of the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation Practice group, to take a closer look at how no contest clauses work, the common pitfalls that can limit their enforceability, and whether they truly reduce estate litigation. They also discuss legal limitations on their use and explore potential changes on the horizon that may impact how these clauses are drafted and enforced.
This conversation offers practical insight for individuals planning their estates as well as professionals navigating trust and estate disputes.
Topics Covered
- What are no contest (in terrorem) clauses?
- Common mistakes when including no contest clauses in estate planning documents
- Do no contest clauses actually reduce litigation?
- Legal limitations and exceptions
- Emerging trends and future considerations
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