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12.22.2022
Celebrity Estate Plans (A Series): The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Current
It made global headlines when retired all-star NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, tragically died in a plane crash in January 2020. The famed Kobe left behind his wife, Vanessa, and three daughters. His youngest daughter, Capri, was only 7 months old at the time of his passing. Fortunately, Kobe appears to have […]
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12.15.2022
Guardian ad Litem and Attorney Fees Deemed Reasonable Despite a Mother’s Claims
In the Matter of the Estate of E.L., A-1906-20 (App. Div. November 21, 2022) This matter concerns an appeal of professional fees awarded in connection with the guardianship and estate of E.L. (Emma). Prior to Emma’s death, she was declared incapacitated and an attorney (“GAL”) was appointed to serve as Emma’s guardian ad litem. Another […]
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12.10.2022
Denial of Request for Clarity of Court Order Does Not Equal a Frivolous Filing
In re Arno Mayer, Docket No. A-0904-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. November 4, 2022) Plaintiff Daniel Mayer (“Daniel”) and his brother, defendant Carl Mayer (“Carl”), were named attorneys-in-fact for their father, Arno Mayer (“Arno”). Daniel filed a complaint against Carl, alleging that Carl took financial advantage of Arno, and that Carl should be removed as […]
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12.02.2022
Electronic Evidence in New Jersey and Pennsylvania: a Primer
This past August, eyes were focused on a Texas courtroom where conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faced a jury tasked with determining damages to award to the family of a Sandy Hook massacre victim for defamation by Jones. While Mr. Jones was on the stand, prosecutors revealed that his attorney inadvertently emailed them two years’ worth […]
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