I developed the pre-mortem method 30 years ago, to help my company cut down on problems when we performed projects. We had no grand ambitions for the method. And yet, over the decades the pre-mortem ...

Recently, I was informed that a large language model (LLM), probably ChatGPT, can do pre-mortems. You just describe your project and ask what can go wrong, and the LLM quickly answers. The output is ...

In New York, the traditional mechanism of distributing the property of a deceased client is accomplished through the probate process, which utilizes a last will and testament to govern the ...

In recent years, many states have enacted pre-mortem validation statutes enabling testators or settlors to take proactive steps to avoid will or trust contests. Pre-mortem validation statutes provide ...

Post-mortems should happen after every major project, meeting, or incident, not just annually. Create a safe, no-blame environment with clear roles, checklists and documented feedback. Pre-mortems ...

Casey Stengel, the legendary baseball manager, famously observed “never make predictions, especially about the future.” 1 In the context of estate planning, his words ring particularly true. How many ...