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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Elena Eckhouse v. Anita Taormina, 202 A.D.3d 669 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022) This action was brought in an effort to revoke letters testamentary and letters of trusteeship from Anita Taormina (“Taormina”).  Upon their father’s death in 2008, Taormina and her sister, Elena Eckhouse (“Eckhouse”), were appointed as co-executors of his estate, as well as co-trustees […]

In Re: Trust B under Agreement of Richard H. Wells dated September 28, 1956, No. J-A18026-22, 2022 PA Super 154 (Pa. Super. Sept. 7, 2022) In a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that the payment of reasonable trustee’s commissions did not constitute a sufficient basis for termination of a trust under […]

In the Matter of the Estate of Alfred Iapalucci, No. A-3670-20 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 5, 2022) The decedent died in 2020.  In 2012, he executed a will (“Will”), healthcare power of attorney, and general power of attorney.  He left the meeting with original powers of attorney, the sole original Will, as well […]

In the Matter of the Estate of Warren A. Theckston, Docket No. A-3111-20 (N.J. Ct. App. Div. September 26, 2022) Warren A. Theckston (“Warren”) died intestate on November 26, 2019.  Warren was survived by his four children, James, Jacqueline, Dorothy, and Theresa.  James was estranged from his father for approximately fifteen (15) years at the […]

Join us for a complimentary webinar to hear from members of Archer & Greiner’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group and Estates and Trusts Department. Archer attorneys will present a review of new case law and legal developments on fiduciary litigation from this region and the country.  Topics will include compensation (attorneys and fiduciaries), fiduciary duties, will and trust disputes, […]

Steve Mignogna and Melissa Dibble presented a program titled “Fiduciary Litigation Update” at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education Annual Meeting on September 22, 2022. The panelist summarized new and significant court decisions regarding issues of importance to Trust and Estate attorneys. To learn more, please click here.

Donald P. Craig, Anthony R. La Ratta, Steven K. Mignogna, and Melissa Osorio Dibble recently presented at the Surrogates Section of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey Annual Convention on September 21, 2022 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The first hour, “Developing Trends in Probate Law”, was a review of recent cases which impact […]