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 […]

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 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 […]