Schindel v.  Feitlen, A-2888-19, 2021 WL 2391583 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 11, 2021). Before his death in November 2016, the decedent, Arnold, executed three wills.  In the first will, executed in July 2014, Arnold gave the bulk of his estate to his son, David (the petitioner), and made specific bequests to his friend, Hindy.  […]

In re Gloria T.  Mann Revocable Tr., A-2663-19, 2021 WL 2212701 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 2, 2021). Gloria Mann (“Gloria”) died on August 10, 2017.  Her children, plaintiff David Mann (“David”) and defendant Doree Gottlieb (“Doree”), were the primary beneficiaries and successor co-trustees of the Gloria T.  Mann Revocable Trust (“Trust”). A few months […]

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | Eastern: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Webinar Archer Faculty: Melissa Dibble, Esq. Overview: When was your Will last reviewed? If, since then, you’ve bought or sold a home or business, married or divorced, welcomed or lost a family member or heir, received an inheritance, or had a change […]

When: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | Eastern: 9:00 AM – 12:35 PM Where: Webinar Archer Faculty: Melissa Dibble, Esq. Overview: A panel of experienced Trust and Estate litigators will discuss the rules of evidence and how they are used or applied in the real world. This program will explore evidence issues and challenges faced by […]

Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna is one of the editors and contributing authors of the recently published NJ Estate and Trust Administration and Procedures Manual (2021), 2 Volume Bound Books and Reference CD. This revised treatise is now available from the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. This version continues to cover in detail […]

Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna recently served as a guest lecturer for the Rutgers Law School course, “Estates and Trusts.”  Steve led a discussion on estate and trust law, as well as provided students with career advice and important insight about the legal profession in general. Steve serves as the Chair of Archer’s Estate and Trust Litigation […]

Archer attorney Eimi S. Figlio was recently elected Secretary of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council. Eimi will serve a one-year term, beginning July 1. Eimi has been a member of the Council’s Board having previously served as Trustee. The Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council, Inc. is a member of the National Association of Estate […]

Challenges for Probate Judges: Trust Investments and Diversification By: Steven K. Mignogna, Esquire and Tara Hagopian Zane Esquire, NCPJ, (Fall Journal 2020)

Archer attorney Melissa Osorio Dibble has been installed as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (EFPCSNJ). Melissa was sworn in at the Council’s annual installation dinner, which was held on June 3 at LaScala Birra at Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ. Melissa will serve a one-year term. Melissa is a longtime […]

The New Jersey guardianship Court Rules have been amended to establish a policy for background screenings of certain proposed guardians of incapacitated persons.  The amendments are effective as of May 15, 2021, and are summarized as follows. R. 4:86-2(b) has been amended to require the petitioner to annex to the complaint an affidavit or certification […]