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10.02.2024
Developing Trends in Probate Law & the Exercise of Judicial Discretion in the Surrogates’ Courts: Common Issues with No Common Answers
On October 9, Donald Craig, Melissa Dibble, Tony La Ratta, and Steven Mignogna will present “Developing Trends in Probate Law & the Exercise of Judicial Discretion in the Surrogates’ Courts: Common Issues with No Common Answers” to the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). They will discuss new estate and trust litigation cases, as […]
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10.01.2024
Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation
Melissa Dibble will participate in the “Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation” panel on October 10. The panel of experienced trust and estate litigators will discuss the rules of evidence and how they are used or applied in the real world. This program will explore evidence issues and challenges faced by trust and estate practitioners from […]
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09.26.2024
Complaint Dismissed for Lack of Ripeness
Holtham v. Holtham, No. A-3894-21, 2024 WL 3896876, (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 22, 2024) Plaintiff, Frank Holtham, Jr. (“Frank”), as the personal representative for the estate of Frank Holtham, Sr., and derivatively on behalf of CP&F Realty, LLC (the “LLC”), appealed the dismissal of his Complaint against defendants, the co-personal representatives of the […]
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09.17.2024
Attorney-Client Relationship Not Found Where Purported Client Signed Engagement Letter with “N/A”
Miranda v. Rinaldi, Docket No. A-3780-22, 2024 WL 4356344 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Oct. 1, 2024) This case tests the limits of the duties that attorneys owe to non-clients, in the context of legal malpractice. The decedent died in 2017. He left three children: plaintiff John; Victor; and Maria. The decedent’s will named Maria as […]
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Anthony R. La Ratta
Tony concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation, with an emphasis in litigation involving probate matters, estates, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciaries.