Author: Kelly M. Barry
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12.01.2022
New York Appellate Division Revokes Letters Testamentary and Letters of Trusteeship
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 […]
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11.08.2022
Overcoming Presumption of Revocation, Unsigned Will Admitted for Probate
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 […]
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11.02.2022
Absent Undue Influence, Appellate Division Upholds Disclaimer
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 […]
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