In re Estate of Vuong, Docket No. Mon-P459-19 (N.J. Super. Ct. Ch. Div. June 17, 2025)
The case involves the estates of Quy Dinh Vuong (“Peter”) and Nghia Thi Le, whose wills led to a dispute between their children, Chinh
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The Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law blog, published by Archer & Greiner, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to estate planning, trust administration, and litigation involving wills and trusts. It covers topics such as undue influence and will contests, trust modification and termination, ethical considerations in elder law, and the legal standards for standing in probate disputes. The blog also highlights practical guidance on drafting estate planning documents and addresses challenges in trust administration, including disputes over fiduciary duties and beneficiary rights. Additionally, it features insights on elder abuse, Medicaid planning, and the intersection of ethics and accounting in elder law practice.
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Steven Mignogna Recognized in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Archer is proud to announce that partner Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts Group and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, has been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth…
Appellate Division Finds that Division of Developmental Disabilities Trumps Medicaid Lien During Lifetime of Assistance Recipient
In re G.W., Docket No. A-3597-23 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 17, 2025)
Gabrielle (“G.W.”) had resided in a group home operated by Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties (“Arc”) since 2012. The Division of Developmental Disabilities (“DDD”) and New…
Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Archer attorneys Peter Frattarelli and Matthew Nicodemo will be speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association program “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025.” Peter will serve as moderator of the program and will present on severance agreements, plant closures, mass layoffs, and…
Appellate Division Upholds Trial Court Finding of Insufficient Evidence to Remove Executor
Chorun v. Chorun, Docket No. A-2704-23 (N.J. Super. App. Div. May 6, 2025)
The estate’s executor (“Philip”) and beneficiary (“Alan”) were the sons of Joseph Chorun (“Decedent”). In December 2020, the Decedent died intestate, and Philip qualified as the estate’s…
New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Trial Court’s Decision to Deny Undue Influence Claim Brought by Disinherited Children
In Re Estate of Kapila, No. A-2757-23, 2025 WL 1430418, (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. May 19, 2025)
Vikrant and Gitanjali (“Gita”), (collectively “Plaintiffs”) appealed the trial court’s dismissal of their undue influence claim and denial of their request for…
ACTEC 2025 Summer Seminars
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Melissa Osorio Dibble will be a speaker at the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) 2025 Summer Seminar, taking place June 18-June 22 in Montreal, Canada. She will participate in Seminar 3: Unwrapping Controversy: Litigating the Law of
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New Jersey Chancery Division Applies Delaware Principal and Income Act in Denial of Summary Judgment Motion Classifying Income from Sale of Entity’s Assets Paid and Distributed to Marital Trust Beneficiary as a Liquidation Event
Harris v. Harris, Docket No. MON-C-41-22 (N.J. Super. Ch. Div. Apr. 21, 2025)
The case involves plaintiffs Timothy J. Harris, Megan Harris Loewenberg, and Kristen C. Harris, who alleged that their mother, Mary Ellen Harris, and others interfered with their…
Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Archer partner Tara Zane will be presenting the program “Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline” at the National Business Institute’s seminar “New Jersey Probate Process from Start to Finish.” This seminar provides an all-inclusive guide to probate, as…
Fiduciary Litigation Update
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Partner Steven Mignogna will be a panelist for the program “Fiduciary Litigation Update” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Join Steve along with a panel of experts to explore the latest in fiduciary litigation cases and legislative…