Partner Andrew J. Cevasco will serve as moderator for the Bergen County Bar Association’s Annual Professionalism Seminar, this year titled “The Challenges of Professionalism — 2024 and Beyond.” Topics will include: persistent problems with remote appearances, a review of AI
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Developing Trends in Probate Law & the Exercise of Judicial Discretion in the Surrogates’ Courts: Common Issues with No Common Answers
On October 9, Donald Craig, Melissa Dibble, Tony La Ratta, and Steven Mignogna will present “Developing Trends in Probate Law & the Exercise of Judicial Discretion in the Surrogates’ Courts: Common Issues with No Common Answers” to the Constitutional Officers…
Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation
Melissa Dibble will participate in the “Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation” panel on October 10. The panel of experienced trust and estate litigators will discuss the rules of evidence and how they are used or applied in the real world.…
Complaint Dismissed for Lack of Ripeness
Holtham v. Holtham, No. A-3894-21, 2024 WL 3896876, (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 22, 2024)
Plaintiff, Frank Holtham, Jr. (“Frank”), as the personal representative for the estate of Frank Holtham, Sr., and derivatively on behalf of CP&F Realty, LLC…
Attorney-Client Relationship Not Found Where Purported Client Signed Engagement Letter with “N/A”
Miranda v. Rinaldi, Docket No. A-3780-22, 2024 WL 4356344 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Oct. 1, 2024)
This case tests the limits of the duties that attorneys owe to non-clients, in the context of legal malpractice.
The decedent died in 2017. …
Commissions Disallowed Based on Lack of Trial Court Findings
In re Estate of Yorkowitz, Docket No. A-2835-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Sept. 4, 2024)
The decedent died on May 28, 2019. In July 2019, the Middlesex County Surrogate admitted to probate the decedent’s will of August 2018 and issued…
The Stranger to the Adoption Doctrine: Adult Adoptee Excluded from Class Gifts Made by Adoptive Parent’s Parents Due to Lack of Specific Intent
In the Matter of 1979 Inter Vivos Tr. of Alfred & Mary Sanzari, Grantors, Dated June 1, 1979, No. A-3612-21, 2024 WL 3249366, (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 1, 2024)
This case involved a dispute over the inclusion of…
12th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar
Join Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group for our annual complimentary estate litigation seminar. Archer attorneys and guest speakers will present a review of new case law and other significant developments on trust, estate and fiduciary litigation from the region…
Summary Disposition Reversed on Motion for Reconsideration
In re Estate of Vuong, Docket No. MON-P-459-19 (N.J. Super. Aug. 28, 2024)
Quy Dinh Vuong (also known as Peter Dinh Vuong and referred to herein as “Peter”) executed his last will (“Will”) in 1984. Peter died in May 2011. …
Steven Mignogna Appointed Co-Chair of ACTEC Committee
Archer partner, Steven K. Mignogna, has been appointed Co-Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Damages Subcommittee. Steve is a Fellow of ACTEC and has held several leadership roles, including State Chair for New Jersey, the…