Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna is one of the editors and contributing authors of the recently published NJ Estate and Trust Administration and Procedures Manual (2021), 2 Volume Bound Books and Reference CD. This revised treatise is now available from the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. This version continues to cover in detail […]

Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna recently served as a guest lecturer for the Rutgers Law School course, “Estates and Trusts.”  Steve led a discussion on estate and trust law, as well as provided students with career advice and important insight about the legal profession in general. Steve serves as the Chair of Archer’s Estate and Trust Litigation […]

Archer attorney Eimi S. Figlio was recently elected Secretary of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council. Eimi will serve a one-year term, beginning July 1. Eimi has been a member of the Council’s Board having previously served as Trustee. The Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council, Inc. is a member of the National Association of Estate […]

Challenges for Probate Judges: Trust Investments and Diversification By: Steven K. Mignogna, Esquire and Tara Hagopian Zane Esquire, NCPJ, (Fall Journal 2020)

Archer attorney Melissa Osorio Dibble has been installed as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (EFPCSNJ). Melissa was sworn in at the Council’s annual installation dinner, which was held on June 3 at LaScala Birra at Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ. Melissa will serve a one-year term. Melissa is a longtime […]

Archer partner Tara Zane has been named Co-Chair of Archer’s Estates & Trusts Group. A member of the Estates & Trusts Group for 16 years, Tara has a robust practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. Tara succeeds Archer partner Frank R. Demmerly in this role. She joins […]

The New Jersey guardianship Court Rules have been amended to establish a policy for background screenings of certain proposed guardians of incapacitated persons.  The amendments are effective as of May 15, 2021, and are summarized as follows. R. 4:86-2(b) has been amended to require the petitioner to annex to the complaint an affidavit or certification […]

Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna has been appointed Chair of the Fiduciary Litigation Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Steve will serve a one-year term beginning in March. ACTEC Committee Chairs traditionally serve for three consecutive terms. Steve serves as the Chair of Archer’s Estate and Trust Litigation Practice Group and focuses […]

When: Thursday, May 6, 2021  10:00am – 10:30am Where: This is an Online Event (Zoom link will be provided upon registration) What: Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Overview: Poor estate planning can lead to unfortunate, unintended and permanent consequences for your loved ones at the time of your death. Some mistakes may be […]

Archer attorney Melissa Dibble will speak at the American Bar Association’s 33rd Annual Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Virtual National CLE Conference “Building Bridges Together in the Practice of Law” held from April 21-23, 2021 Melissa will be on a panel presenting on the “Do’s and Don’ts of Donor Intent: Managing Disputes over Restricted Charitable Gifts, […]