Faulk v. Martucci, No. A-2234-19T1, 2021 WL 243833 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Jan. 26, 2021). Defendant Anne Martucci (“Anne”) appealed from an order awarding a constructive trust in favor of plaintiff Janette Faulk (“Janette”) as guardian of Harry Faulk (“Harry”), an incapacitated person.  Janette is Harry’s daughter. Prior to being found an incapacitated person, […]

Schultz v. Glasser, No. A-5239-18T3, 2021 WL 269674 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Jan. 27, 2021). Husband and wife, Robert Schultz, Sr. (“Robert”) and Mary Ann Schultz (“Mary Ann”), created an inter vivos trust (“Trust”), of which they were the primary beneficiaries.  Upon the death of the survivor of them, their children, Robert Schultz, Jr., […]

Where: Webinar When: 9:00 am –  March 11, 2021 Overview: Archer partner Tony La Ratta spoke at the webinar, “Webcast – 14th Annual Latest Trends in Estate Litigation” hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Estate litigation is constantly evolving, and knowing the latest trends and developments can often mean the difference […]

Partner, Melissa O. Dibble, and Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of  Archer’s Estates and Trusts Department and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, participated in the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey webinar, “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Charitable Disputes and How to Avoid Them” on Thursday, February 18. This webinar explored disputes […]

A man proposed to his fiancé with a 4-carat princess cut $265,000 Harry Winston diamond engagement ring.  Before the two could wed, the man died and his estate sued to recover the ring.  Following a four-day trial the judge found that the gift, although an engagement ring, was unconditional, even though such rings are usually […]

Tara H. Zane, a Partner in Archer’s Estate and Trust Services Department, presented the “Year-end Tax Planning Seminar,” hosted by the Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton on December 10, 2020 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Topics included: Year-end charitable and estate planning Planning ideas under the SECURE Act Tax Strategies under a Democratic White […]

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Steven Mignogna, Donald Craig, Anthony La Ratta and Tara Zane will present a webinar with the Camden County Bar Association on important trends in estate litigation.  This is the 19th annual year for this program.   Provider: Camden County Bar Association Speakers: Donald Craig, Esq.– Archer & Greiner Anthony LaRatta […]

On Monday, October 19, 2020, Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of  Archer’s Estates and Trusts Department and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, was on a panel presenting a program at the National Meeting of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).  The program addressed the nuances of the attorney-client privilege and […]

When: October 14, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 6:05 PM and October 15, 2020 | 8:00AM – 6:05PM Where: Virtual/Webinar Archer Faculty: Steven K. Mignogna, Esq. and Anthony R. LaRatta, Esq. Overview: Hear directly from New Jersey’s top legal experts on the latest developments, the future of our profession. Learn how to overcome the challenges […]

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Where: Webinar Overview: Join us for a complimentary webinar to hear from members of Archer & Greiner’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group. Archer attorneys will present a review of new case law and legal developments on fiduciary litigation from this region and the country.  Topics […]