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Guardian ad Litem and Attorney Fees Deemed Reasonable Despite a Mother’s Claims
In the Matter of the Estate of E.L., A-1906-20 (App. Div. November 21, 2022)
This matter concerns an appeal of professional fees awarded in connection with the guardianship and estate of E.L. (Emma).
Prior to Emma’s death, she was declared…
Denial of Request for Clarity of Court Order Does Not Equal a Frivolous Filing
In re Arno Mayer, Docket No. A-0904-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. November 4, 2022)
Plaintiff Daniel Mayer (“Daniel”) and his brother, defendant Carl Mayer (“Carl”), were named attorneys-in-fact for their father, Arno Mayer (“Arno”). Daniel filed a complaint against Carl,…
Electronic Evidence in New Jersey and Pennsylvania: a Primer
This past August, eyes were focused on a Texas courtroom where conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faced a jury tasked with determining damages to award to the family of a Sandy Hook massacre victim for defamation by Jones. While Mr. Jones…
New York Appellate Division Revokes Letters Testamentary and Letters of Trusteeship
Elena Eckhouse v. Anita Taormina, 202 A.D.3d 669 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
This action was brought in an effort to revoke letters testamentary and letters of trusteeship from Anita Taormina (“Taormina”). Upon their father’s death in 2008, Taormina and her…
PA Superior Court Finds that Payment of Trustee Commissions Is Not Sufficient Basis for Trust Termination
In Re: Trust B under Agreement of Richard H. Wells dated September 28, 1956, No. J-A18026-22, 2022 PA Super 154 (Pa. Super. Sept. 7, 2022)
In a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that the payment of…
Powers of Attorney Not Honored and Guardian is Appointed Where Undue Influence Found
In the Matter of A.V.B., an Alleged Incapacitated Person, No. A-2863-20 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. October 6, 2022)
This case was commenced by W.B. (Wayne) as a conservatorship action on behalf of his mother, A.V.B. (Angie). V.B.D. (Vera), Angie’s…
Steven K. Mignogna to Present at Rutgers University School of Law’s Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning on November 17, 2022
Estate Planning is a topic that lawyers cannot avoid, whether as part of their own practice, or just fielding questions from family, friends and clients, or with regard to planning their own estates. This session will explore the fundamentals of…
Subject Matter Jurisdiction Not Found by District Court of New Jersey
Andrews v. Holloway, No. 95-1047, 2022 WL 6816758 (D.N.J. Oct. 11, 2022)
This case deals with subject matter jurisdiction regarding an estate matter in federal court.
The court referred to the long and circuitous history of the case, with the…
Overcoming Presumption of Revocation, Unsigned Will Admitted for Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of Alfred Iapalucci, No. A-3670-20 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 5, 2022)
The decedent died in 2020. In 2012, he executed a will (“Will”), healthcare power of attorney, and general power of attorney. …