News & Insights

Planning a Legacy

Archer’s Estates & Trusts Group was featured in the SJ Magazine profile, “Planning a Legacy,” in the publication’s August 2023 issue. Members of the Estates & Trusts Group discussed who needs an estate plan, the many aspects someone should consider during the estate planning process, and the best time to begin the process. To read the complete article, click here. ...read more

Who's the Boss? Fiduciary Liability and Directed Trusts

Partner Melissa Osorio Dibble co-authored the article, "Who's the Boss? Fiduciary Liability and Directed Trusts," that appeared in the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, published by the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association. ...read more

CHARITABLE BEQUESTS: HOW TO MAKE THEM LAST

No one likes talking about death.   ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Appointed Co-Chair of American Bar Association Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee in the Litigation and Professional Responsibility Group of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa is also a member of the Leadership and Mentoring Committee. She recently served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee in the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to American Bar Association Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently reappointed to the Leadership and Mentoring Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa also serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee. She recently served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee in the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group.  ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Appointed to ACTEC Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). She will serve a 3-year term. Earlier this year, Melissa was elected by the Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel as a Fellow. ...read more

12th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar

Join Archer's Estate & Trust Litigation Group for our annual complimentary estate litigation seminar. Archer attorneys and guest speakers will present a review of new case law and other significant developments on trust, estate and fiduciary litigation from the region and around the country.Date & Time:September 25, 2024 (in-person)8:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: ...read more

Wills, Tax & Estate Planning

Join estate and trust litigation attorney, Melissa Dibble, who is one of the speakers at Samaritan's complementary workshop on Wills, Tax & Estate Planning. Attendees will learn the importance of having a will, explore other tax saving and estate planning options, as well as have your questions answered. The workshop is being hosted by Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee. ...read more

Melissa Dibble to Present at NJICLE's 2023 Fiduciary Litigation Update

Melissa Osorio Dibble, Partner in Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will present at NJICLE's upcoming Fiduciary Litigation Update on September 26. The details are below. ...read more