-
09.22.2021
Court Orders Executor Responsible for Own Legal Fees in Estate Litigation
In re Estate of Tkachuk, A-3578-19, 2021 WL 2711116 (N.J. Super. App. Div. June 30, 2021). Karen Lesso Conover (“Conover”) was the executor and primary beneficiary of the estate of Margaret C. Tkachuk (“Estate”). The law firm she retained to assist her with the administration of the Estate made a tax allocation error that benefited […]
Read More -
09.22.2021
Court Awards Fees To Plaintiff In Will Contest Because He Had Reasonable Cause To File His Complaint
In re Estate of Grischuk, A-3890-18, 2021 WL 3160466 (N.J. Super. App. Div. July 27, 2021). This appeal encompassed a will contest and a dispute as to counsel fees. The decedent was survived by her sister, defendant Olga Sweeney (“Olga”), her nephew, plaintiff Michael David (“Michael”), and others. With the assistance of her long-time attorney, […]
Read More -
09.22.2021
NJUFL Shields Bank From Liability In Action to Set Aside Inter Vivos Gift
Estate of Sandor v. Lugowe, No. BER-C-54-21, 2021 WL 3162993 (N.J. Super. Ch. Div., Bergen Cty. July 12, 2021). The decedent died on January 20, 2018, and the court appointed an administrator pendente lite of the estate (the “Administrator”). The Administrator filed an action to set aside inter vivos gifts made by Decedent’s grand-nephew, Anthony […]
Read More -
09.22.2021
IRS Announces Extension for New Jersey and New York Taxpayers affected by Hurricane Ida
The IRS recently announced that victims of Hurricane Ida in some parts of New Jersey and New York now have until January 3, 2022 to file various individual and business tax returns and to make tax payments. The IRS is providing relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as qualifying […]
Read More
Featured Contributor
Gregory J. Palakow
Greg has an active and diverse Litigation practice with focus in trust and fiduciary litigation, estate disputes, nursing home and long term care facility representation, and representation of offices of county government.