In re Estate of Dornic, Docket No. 2414-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Feb. 27, 2024) This case concerns a complaint that was dismissed under the doctrine of laches.  The Appellate Division affirmed. Olga Dornic (“Decedent”) died intestate on February 3, 2008.  The Decedent was never married, had no children, and left no living parents, siblings, […]

Roik v. Roik, Docket No. A-2522-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Nov. 27, 2023) In August 2020, plaintiff Paul Roik (“Paul”) filed for divorce from defendant Anita Roik (“Anita”), his spouse of 46 years.  The couple had three children together, all of whom are adults.  In 2013, long before filing for divorce, Paul had executed a […]

In re Estate of Bardizbanian, Docket No. A-3370-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Mar. 5, 2024) Siran Bardizbanian (“Decedent”) died on March 9, 2021.  Decedent’s daughter, Maggie, sought to reject Decedent’s November 6, 2000 will (“2000 Will”), which disinherited her.  Decedent’s son, Gary, was a proponent of the 2000 Will, of which he was the named […]

In re Estate of Wasowicz, 2023 WL 8069402, No. A-3620-21 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Nov. 21, 2023) This case focused on whether an oral agreement made in 1987, 35 years prior to death, is akin to a Will or, in the alternative, can be an enforceable oral contract in New Jersey. From 1971 to 1987 […]

Anthony La Ratta, Archer Estate & Trust Litigation attorney, will present the New Jersey Institution for Continuing Legal Education’s (NJICLE) 17th Annual Latest Trends in Estate Litigation CLE, which will provide a comprehensive review of recent cases and the significance to their estate planning and estate litigation practice. Program information is as follows: When: Thursday, March 28 […]

Steven Mignogna, Chair of Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will present at the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) in Phoenix, AZ from March 6-10, 2024. Steve’s program will address novel and evolving claims related to estates and trust. Panel information is as follows: Title: “Seven Deadly Claims” When: Thursday, March 7 from 9:45 […]

Anthony La Ratta, Archer Estate & Trust Litigation attorney, will present a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ( NJICLE) program on New Jersey judicial accounting procedures in the Probate Part, Court Rules, statutes, and case law. Program: Judicial Accountings in the Probate Part When: Monday, January 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Where: Online. […]

Steven Mignogna, Chair of Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will act as moderator at the University of Miami School of Law’s 58th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. The conference will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort from January 8 – 12, 2024. Information about the session is as […]

Steven Mignogna, Chair of Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will speak about undue influence at the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council’s January 2024 Luncheon Program. Information about the program is as follows: Title: “Undue Influence: Will You Know It When You See It?” When: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM. Where: The Union League of […]

Steven K. Mignogna, presented the Rutgers University School of Law’s “The Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning” Webinar on November 30, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:35 PM. Overview: Estate Planning is a topic that lawyers cannot avoid, whether as part of their own practice, or just fielding questions from family, friends, and clients, or with […]