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
Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
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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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…
To Breach or not to Breach
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “To Breach or not to Breach,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.
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Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.
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Dealing with Marginal Capacity: Navigating Problems Facing Independent Adults in Cognitive Decline
By Archer & Greiner & P.C.
Anthony La Ratta will be presenting the program “Dealing with Marginal Capacity: Navigating Problems Facing Independent Adults in Cognitive Decline,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.
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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…