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10.07.2024
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighs Benefits and Burdens of Maintaining Charitable Trust, Affirming Trial Court’s Decision Denying Termination of Same
In re Tr. B Under Agreement of Richard H. Wells Dated September 28, 1956, 311 A.3d 1057 (Pa. 2024) In September 1956, Richard H. Wells (“Wells”), President of First Seneca Bank and Trust Company (“First Seneca”), established the Richard H. Wells Revocable Trust Agreement (the “Trust”), naming First Seneca as corporate trustee. Prior to his […]
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10.05.2024
New York Court Dismisses Complaint But Leaves Door Open to Challenge In Terrorem Clause
Application of Follman, 81 Misc.3d 275(N.Y. App. Div. 2023) Ahron Follman (“Petitioner”) is the son of Esther Follman and Lazar Follman (“Decedent”). Decedent died in 2018 and his wife, Esther, died in 2021. In 1996 and 2011, Decedent and his wife created trusts in which their children and issue were treated almost equally. Those trusts […]
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10.04.2024
Mercer County Bar Association’s Xtreme CLE Seminar
On October 16, Anthony La Ratta and Steven Mignogna will present a program on new and interesting judicial decisions for the Mercer County Bar Association. The program is part of that Bar Association’s “Xtreme” schedule of education programs. When: October 16, 2024 Where: Virtual/Webinar Overview: Hear directly from New Jersey’s top legal experts on the […]
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10.03.2024
The Challenges of Professionalism — 2024 and Beyond
Partner Andrew J. Cevasco will serve as moderator for the Bergen County Bar Association’s Annual Professionalism Seminar, this year titled “The Challenges of Professionalism — 2024 and Beyond.” Topics will include: persistent problems with remote appearances, a review of AI and its ethical implications, and a discussion on professionalism and electronic communications focusing on courtesy, camaraderie, and […]
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Matthew M. Nicodemo
Matthew represents clients in a variety of civil and commercial matters. He has extensive experience in litigation involving will contests, disputes between fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guardianship matters, accountings, trust interpretation and reformation, and businesses. He regularly represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including Chancery matters involving injunctive relief.