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02.26.2025
Steven K. Mignogna Serves as Rutgers Law School Guest Lecturer
On February 24, Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna served as a guest lecturer for the Rutgers Law School course, “Estates and Trusts.” Steve led a discussion on estate and trust law, as well as provided students with career advice and important insight about the legal profession in general. Steve serves as Co-Chair of Archer’s Private Wealth, Estates […]
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02.24.2025
Appellate Division Affirms the Award of Fees and Sanctions Against the Lawful Beneficiary of Life Insurance Proceeds
In re Estate of May, Docket No. A-1380-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Jan. 28, 2024) This case examines an award of counsel fees and imposition of sanctions in an action brought by a spouse to be named lawful beneficiary of life insurance policies over the decedent’s mother. The decedent, Tyrone May, Sr., was married to […]
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02.12.2025
NJ Supreme Court Affirms Ex-Spouse’s Rights to Savings Bonds as Pay-on-Death Beneficiary, Unaffected by Divorce Settlement Agreement
In re Estate of Jones, 259 N.J. 584 (N.J. 2025) The central issue was whether an ex-spouse’s rights as the pay-on-death beneficiary on her deceased ex-husband’s U.S. savings bonds were superseded by the parties’ divorce. Michael Jones (“Decedent”) was married to Jeanine Jones (“Jeanine”) in 1990. The couple divorced in January 2018. The Decedent and […]
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02.10.2025
Samaritan’s 2025 Celebration of Life Gala
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Samaritan hosted its annual Celebration of Life Gala, raising a record-breaking $286,000 to support its life-enhancing care programs. The event marked a significant milestone as Samaritan celebrated 45 years of expanding its services to benefit over 11,000 patients, families, and clients annually across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties. […]
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Donald P. Craig
Don’s estate litigation practice includes will contests, disputes between fiduciaries and beneficiaries and preparation of accountings. Don also represents clients in contested accounting actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims and disputes involving the validity or use of powers of attorney. Prior to joining Archer, Don served for 25 years as counsel to the Surrogate of Camden County. He reviewed wills for submission to probate in the Camden County Surrogate’s Court, and reviewed all probate pleadings filed in the Superior Court in Camden County, including the audit of all fiduciary accountings.