Brodsky v. Estate of Goodman, Docket No. A-0592-23, 2025 WL 1024243 (N.J. Super. App. Div. April 7, 2025)
Plaintiff Eleanor Brodsky (“Eleanor”) appealed two Law Division orders which denied her motion for a change of venue, granted the defendants’ motion
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Appellate Division Affirms that the Slayer Statute Does Not Expand to Suicide as a Result of Marital Discord
In re Jason Y. Liaban, Docket No. A-1435-23, 2025 WL 747482 (N.J. Super. App. Div. March 10, 2025)
Maria Y. Liaban (“Mother”), the mother of Jason Y. Liaban (“Decedent”), appealed an order that dismissed her complaint against Kriezl L. Liaban…
ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law’s Annual RPTE National CLE Conference
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Join Melissa Osorio Dibble at the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust, & Estate Law 37th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference, taking place from April 30 to May 1, 2025 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
Unclean Hands Bars Credits for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties as Attorney In-Fact and Executor
In re Joan McFadden, Docket No. A-0236-23, 2025 WL 65016 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Jan. 10, 2025)
Joan McFadden died leaving three sons: Joseph, Vincent, and John. After their mother’s death, Joseph and Vincent brought an action against their brother,…
Appellate Division Affirms the Award of Fees and Sanctions Against the Lawful Beneficiary of Life Insurance Proceeds
In re Estate of May, Docket No. A-1380-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Jan. 28, 2024)
This case examines an award of counsel fees and imposition of sanctions in an action brought by a spouse to be named lawful beneficiary of…
NJ Supreme Court Affirms Ex-Spouse’s Rights to Savings Bonds as Pay-on-Death Beneficiary, Unaffected by Divorce Settlement Agreement
In re Estate of Jones, 259 N.J. 584 (N.J. 2025)
The central issue was whether an ex-spouse’s rights as the pay-on-death beneficiary on her deceased ex-husband’s U.S. savings bonds were superseded by the parties’ divorce.
Michael Jones (“Decedent”) was married…
Samaritan’s 2025 Celebration of Life Gala
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Samaritan hosted its annual Celebration of Life Gala, raising a record-breaking $286,000 to support its life-enhancing care programs. The event marked a significant milestone as Samaritan celebrated 45 years of expanding its services to benefit…
Appellate Division Affirms GST Trust Language Did Not Require Trust Assets to Be Income-Producing, Upholds Exculpatory Clause for Trustees, and Affirms Trial Court’s Damages Award
In re Estate of Nigito, No. A-2013-22, 2024 WL 5233136 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Dec. 27, 2024).
This matter arose from a challenge by Ann Mae Nigito (“Ann Mae”), daughter of the decedent, Paul Nigito (“Paul”), regarding the funding of…
ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section Virtual CLE Conference
Join partner Steven K. Mignogna, who will be presenting the program “Seven Deadly Trust and Estate Claims,” at the American Bar Association’s first annual, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section Virtual CLE Conference. This 2-day conference is designed to…
New Trends in Estate & Trust Law: The Steve & Tony (& Friends) Show
Join Archer Estate & Trust attorneys, Anthony La Ratta, Steven Mignogna, Donald Craig, Melissa Dibble, and Kelly Barry, for an informative and engaging virtual CLE hosted by the Camden County Bar Association. The program will feature a dynamic discussion on key…