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05.08.2018
Trial Judge Abused Discretion With Blanket Fee Award
In the Matter of the Estate of Jeane C. Simon, Deceased, 2018 WL 1936830, A-2490-15T2, A-2763-15T2, A-2873-15T2, A-2874-15T2 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. April 25, 2018). Multiple proceedings occurred over four years, dealing with overlapping disputes as to an estate and a guardianship. The focus on appeal was the trial court’s awards of counsel fees […]
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05.08.2018
Appellate Division Affirmed Frivolous Litigation Sanctions
In the Matter of the Estate of Yoram Koby, Deceased, 2018 WL 1660580 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. April 6, 2018). This is an unpublished Appellate Division opinion arising out of Bergen County. The case involves the standards for reconsideration, frivolous litigation sanctions and the importance of a properly drafted notice of appeal. Yoram Koby […]
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05.08.2018
Appellate Division Looks to Extrinsic Evidence for Settlor’s Intent and Reverses Trial Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Violet Nelson, Deceased, 2018 WL 1513450, A-4004-15T1 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. March 28, 2018). Approved for publication. The decision determined that the courts may look beyond the apparently plain language of a trust to determine the settlor’s probable intent. Violet Nelson left trust property to her “grandchildren.” […]
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05.08.2018
6th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar
On May 3, 2018 Archer & Greiner held its 6th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar. The event was a complimentary breakfast and panel discussions that included top estate practitioners from Archer & Greiner, as well as an expert from outside the firm. Attendees earned CLE and CPE credits as they learned about these important topics.
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