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09.07.2017
NJ Appellate Division Addresses The Nature Of Distributions From An Estate
In the Matter of the Estate of Anna Fabics, 2017 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1816, No. A-5576-14T2 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 19, 2017). This decision, rendered on July 19, 2017, deals primarily with the nature of distributions (cash versus in kind) from an estate. The opinion also affirms an award of counsel fees […]
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09.07.2017
Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Affirms Ruling: Petitioner Failed To Establish Lack Of Capacity
In re D.G., Alleged Incapacitated Person, 7 Fiduc. Rep. 3d 116 (O.C. Div. Berks Cnty. Aug. 9, 2016). Petitioner appealed the denial of his petition for adjudication of incapacity of his 91 year old mother and the denial of his appointment as the plenary guardian for his mother. The Orphans’ Court held that there was no […]
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09.07.2017
Newly Enacted Law Provides for Voluntary Discharge
On August 7, 2017, our State Legislature signed into law amendments to N.J.S.A. § 3B:14-18 “Discharge from office of fiduciary; account; allowances” and N.J.S.A. 3B:14-19 “Discharge from particular trust; effect”. The attached document sets forth the current version of the text as amended by the legislature. The newly enacted language is underlined and the omitted language […]
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08.23.2017
Anthony La Ratta Appointed Chair of American Bar Association Group
Anthony R. La Ratta, a Partner in Archer’s Haddonfield office, has been appointed Chair of the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group of the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section. For the past two terms, he has been serving as the Vice Chair of the Group. As Chair, Mr. La Ratta has […]
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Melissa Osorio Dibble
Melissa Osorio Dibble is an associate in the Litigation Department. She concentrates her practice in the area of Estate and Trust Litigation.