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08.25.2023
PNC Not Bound By Fiduciary Duties to Trust Beneficiaries
Harry Kuskin 2008 Irrevocable Tr. By Dworkin v. PNC Fin. Grp., Inc., No. A-1937-21, 2023 WL 4693141 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 24, 2023) This case focuses mainly on a bank’s immunity under the Uniform Fiduciaries Law (“UFL”). N.J.S.A. § 3B:14-52 to -61. Plaintiffs were the Harry Kuskin 2018 Irrevocable Trust (“HKIT”) and the […]
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08.18.2023
All in the Family: Brother’s Suit Claiming Breach of Fiduciary Duties and Unjust Enrichment Fails
Jemison v. Jemison, No. 21-1805, 2022 WL 2383611 (3d Cir. July 1, 2022) William Jemison and Michael Jemison were officers and members of the Board of Directors for Heyco, Inc. (“Heyco”), and co-trustees and beneficiaries to the Jemison Family Trust (“Trust”). Their brother, Steven Jemison (“Steven”), a former shareholder of Heyco and a co-trustee and […]
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08.10.2023
Will Beneficiary Bound by Settlement Agreement
Matter of Estate of Clarkin, No. A-1898-21, 2023 WL 3993261 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 13, 2023) The decedent, Thomas Clarkin, executed his last will, married Geraldine, and post-marriage, executed a power of attorney in Geraldine’s favor. Matter of Estate of Clarkin at *1. Following Thomas’ marriage to Geraldine and a year prior to Thomas’ […]
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08.07.2023
Matthew Nicodemo to Serve as a Panelist to the Essex County Early Settlement Panel for Probate Matters
Archer attorney, Matthew Nicodemo, was recently invited and approved as a panelist to the Essex County Early Settlement Panel for Probate matters. Panelists assist the court by mediating contested probate matters, including estate, trust, and guardianship cases. The panel is comprised of experienced estate, trust, and elder law attorneys who are specially selected by the Chancery […]
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Donald P. Craig
Don concentrates his practice in the area of estate litigation, including will contests, disputes between fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guardianship matters and accountings.