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01.31.2022
Anthony La Ratta Spoke at NJICLE Seminar
Anthony La Ratta recently spoke at the NJICLE Seminar in cooperation with the NJSBA Equity Jurisprudence Committee on Wednesday, January 26th from 3:00 – 6:35. This innovative program acquainted both new and seasoned practitioners who are not familiar with equity practice with the ins and outs of practicing in Chancery Court. It gave attendees an […]
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12.06.2021
Statute of Limitations and Laches Bar Recovery
Estate of Rosalie Jean Ryan, Superior Court of New Jersey, Docket No. A-2806-19 (App. Div. Dec. 1, 2021) This Appellate Division case that covers several common topics that practioners encounter in estate litigation including, but not limited to, discovery deadlines, the doctrine of laches, and statute of limitations. Plaintiffs — the five Kirschling brothers — […]
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12.06.2021
An Award of Counsel Fees Under New Jersey Frivolous Litigation Law, Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. ¶ 2A:15-59.1
Case Summary: Konefal v. Landau, Superior Court of New Jersey, Docket No. A-0024-20 (App. Div. Nov. 4, 2021) This case had initially addressed the award of counsel fees under New Jersey frivolous litigation law, Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. ¶ 2A:15-59.1. After a bench trial, the trial judge dismissed plaintiff’s complaint and later awarded fees to […]
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12.06.2021
The Award of Counsel Fees and Costs in Estate Matters Comes Before the Appellate Division for a Second Time
In re Estate of Felix Fornaro, No. A-2346-19, 2021 WL 5104820 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. November 3, 2021). This matter came to the Appellate Division a second time, following a 2019 remand to the trial court for application of the criteria relevant to an award of counsel fees. In re Estate of Felix Fornaro, […]
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Eimi Figlio
Eimi specializes in the area of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Eimi’s estate planning practice includes planning for both simple and complex estates. Her services include drafting basic and tax planning Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives, as well as preparing trust documents necessary to preserve family wealth and minimize tax consequences. Eimi also assists clients with gifting and transfers of family assets and closely-held businesses. Eimi’s estate administration practice includes all aspects of probate matters. including intestacy proceedings, probate of Wills, marshaling estate assets and providing an inventory, preparation and filing of Federal and New Jersey and New York estate tax returns, preparation of formal and informal estate accountings, and the final distribution of estate assets to the beneficiaries and heirs of the estate. Eimi also assists clients with post mortem estate planning opportunities. Eimi also represents clients in matters regarding Trust administration and Trust termination by way of informal agreement or formal court applications, including filing of accountings, as well as modification and revocation of Trusts by way of information agreement or by court application.