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08.05.2025
Chancery Division Relies on Extrinsic Evidence in Finding on Reconsideration that Contradicting Language in the Will created a Testamentary Trust
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 Minh Vuong (“Chinh”) and Thu M. Ngo (“Thu”). In particular, Peter’s will named Thu as […]
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08.01.2025
Steven Mignogna Recognized in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes
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 Disputes. Steve is ranked in New Jersey for Estate and Trust Litigation. The Chambers High […]
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07.16.2025
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 Jersey’s Medicaid program implemented through the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (“DMAHS”) had […]
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07.14.2025
Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025
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 New Jersey’s law on mandatory severance, offering insights into evolving obligations for employers. Matthew will […]
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Tara Hagopian Zane
Tara is Co-Chair of Archer’s Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts Group, and a member of the firm’s Estate and Trust Litigation Group. She works with families and individuals in all areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. Tara’s estate planning services include lifetime and end-of-life planning and related document preparation such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives, as well as lifetime giving, business succession, and charitable planning matters. She also provides comprehensive and tailored administration services. She represents families with complex estate and trust administration issues, including those with complicated tax matters or related litigation. Tara also represents individuals and corporate fiduciaries who serve as Executor, Trustee, and Guardian.