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11.21.2022
Powers of Attorney Not Honored and Guardian is Appointed Where Undue Influence Found
In the Matter of A.V.B., an Alleged Incapacitated Person, No. A-2863-20 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. October 6, 2022) This case was commenced by W.B. (Wayne) as a conservatorship action on behalf of his mother, A.V.B. (Angie). V.B.D. (Vera), Angie’s daughter, filed an answer but did not raise any affirmative defenses. The trial court appointed […]
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11.15.2022
Steven K. Mignogna to Present at Rutgers University School of Law’s Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning on November 17, 2022
Estate Planning is a topic that lawyers cannot avoid, whether as part of their own practice, or just fielding questions from family, friends and clients, or with regard to planning their own estates. This session will explore the fundamentals of Estate Planning and look at some of the latest topics as time permits. When things […]
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11.15.2022
Subject Matter Jurisdiction Not Found by District Court of New Jersey
Andrews v. Holloway, No. 95-1047, 2022 WL 6816758 (D.N.J. Oct. 11, 2022) This case deals with subject matter jurisdiction regarding an estate matter in federal court. The court referred to the long and circuitous history of the case, with the need for court intervention on numerous occasions. The current application sought direction as to $12,000 […]
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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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Eimi Figlio
Eimi specializes in the area of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Eimi’s estate planning practice includes 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 also assists clients with gifting and transfers of family assets and closely-held businesses. Eimi’s estate administration practice includes all aspects of probate matters. including intestacy proceedings, probate of Wills, marshaling estate assets and providing an inventory, preparation and filing of Federal and New Jersey and New York estate tax returns, preparation of formal and informal estate accountings, and the final distribution of estate assets to the beneficiaries and heirs of the estate. Eimi also assists clients with post mortem estate planning opportunities. Eimi also represents clients in matters regarding Trust administration and Trust termination by way of informal agreement or formal court applications, including filing of accountings, as well as modification and revocation of Trusts by way of information agreement or by court application.