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01.05.2026
Appellate Division Found the Trial Court Effectively Disinherited Defendant By Approving the Settlement Agreement
In re Estate of Sandor, No. A-0936-23, 2025 WL 3640043(N.J. Super. App. Div. Dec. 16, 2025) Ralph Sandor died in 2019. Sandor’s nephew, Anthony Russo, Sr., died after Sandor. Defendant Lottie Russo is the spouse of Russo, Sr. Anthony Russo, Jr. (Russo, Jr.) served as Sandor’s agent pursuant to a power of attorney. Lottie and […]
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12.22.2025
New Trends in Estate & Trust Law: The Steve & Tony (& Friends) Show
Join Archer Estate & Trust attorneys, Anthony La Ratta, Steven Mignogna, Donald Craig, Melissa Dibble, and Colin McHugh, for an informative and engaging CLE seminar hosted by the Camden County Bar Association. The program will feature a dynamic discussion on key issues in estate and trust litigation, including complex topics such as: Will Contests Trust […]
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12.18.2025
From the Front Lines of Undue Influence and Elder Abuse: Essential Ethical and Practical Advice
Partner Steven Mignogna will be among other national industry leaders presenting at the 60th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. During Steven’s session, the panel will discuss recognizing and combatting undue influence and elder abuse. The panelists bring distinct perspectives: an attorney in private practice; a professor who has conducted empirical research; and the Public Guardian in Cook […]
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12.16.2025
Hot Trends in Estate Litigation 2025
On December 15, Anthony La Ratta presented at the NJSBA online program “Hot Trends in Estate Litigation 2025.” During this annual seminar, attendees received a comprehensive review of recent cases and their significance to estate planning and estate litigation practices. An authoritative panel, including a retired judge and two attorneys specializing in estate litigation, shared […]
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Eimi S. Figlio
Eimi focuses on estate planning and estate administration, including planning for both simple and complex estates. Her services include drafting basic and tax planning Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives, as well as preparing trust documents necessary to preserve family wealth and minimize tax consequences. Eimi’s estate administration practice includes all aspects of probate matters, including intestacy proceedings, probate of Wills, and marshaling estate assets. She also assists clients with post mortem estate planning opportunities.