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07.20.2026
Matthew Nicodemo Presented at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s program, “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2026″
Archer attorney Matthew Nicodemo participated in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s program, Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2026, where he presented the session, Recent Developments in Estate and Trust Law. The program brought together New Jersey’s leading legal authorities to share their expertise on the latest developments across a range of key practice […]
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07.17.2026
Steven Mignogna Presented at the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) National Meeting
At the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) National Meeting in Boston, partner Steven Mignogna, Esq. joined fellow members of the Fiduciary Litigation Committee for a one-of-a-kind presentation on remedies for breach of trust. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the panel used a Revolutionary War-era reenactment, complete with colonial costumes and powdered […]
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07.14.2026
Appellate Division Reaffirms Personal Representative of Estate Can Pursue Equitable Distribution in Divorce Action
In re Estate of Burke, Docket No.: A-1493-25, 2026 WL 1860806 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 29, 2026) The dispute arose after Agnieshka Burke (“Decedent”) died on August 14, 2024, five months after filing for divorce from her estranged husband, Jared Burke (“Jared”), and before any final judgment of divorce was entered. The Decedent’s will […]
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05.19.2026
Steven Mignogna Presented at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
On May 15, Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna presented “Fiduciary Litigation Update” at the 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. The panel discussed recent developments in the area of fiduciary litigation. Not only did the panel address recent cases, but it also addressed proposed and pending legislation that will impact this area of law.
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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.