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CHARITABLE BEQUESTS: HOW TO MAKE THEM LAST

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

Estate Planning: Going Beyond The Basics To Cover Yourself & Benefit Your Family

Many people make the mistake of believing that if they have created a proper will, power of attorney and an advance directive for healthcare, they have satisfied their estate planning needs.  These are the basic requirements, but they must be supplemented with appropriate retirement planning, if applicable, since a significant portion of many client’s assets, their tax deferred retirement accounts—traditional IRA’s, 401(k)’s and 403(b)’s—are not covered by their wills. ...read more

Bobbi Kristina Brown death: Who will inherit Whitney Houston's estate?

Andrew J. Cevasco, a Partner in Archer & Greiner's Hackensack office, was quoted in this Star-Ledger article regarding the estate of Whitney Houston.     ...read more

POSTPONED: ARCHER’S 8TH ANNUAL ESTATE LITIGATION SEMINAR

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

Matthew Nicodemo to Sit on Essex County Early Settlement Panel for Probate Matters

Archer attorney, Matthew Nicodemo, was recently invited and approved as a panelist to the Essex County Early Settlement Panel for Probate matters. Panelists assist the court by mediating contested probate matters, including estate, trust, and guardianship cases. The panel is comprised of experienced estate, trust, and elder law attorneys who are specially selected by the Chancery Judges in Essex County, New Jersey based on reputation, quality of work, and experience. ...read more

Anthony La Ratta Appointed to Leadership Position of ABA Committee

Archer partner, Anthony R. La Ratta, was recently appointed to a leadership position for the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. He will serve as a Member of the Special Committee on Career and Wellness, effective September 1. A long-standing active member of the Section, Anthony is just completing a 4-year term as Chair of the National Conference of Lawyers and Corporate Fiduciaries Committee, as well as having formerly served as Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee Chair. ...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

Anthony La Ratta to Present NJICLE's Annual "Latest Trends in Estate Litigation" CLE

Anthony La Ratta, Archer Estate & Trust Litigation attorney, is the presenter for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's (NJICLE) 17th Annual "Latest Trends in Estate Litigation" CLE, which will provide a comprehensive review of recent cases and the significance to their estate planning and estate litigation practice. Program information is as follows:  ...read more

Steven Mignogna to Present "Seven Deadly Claims" at the ACTEC National Meeting

Steven Mignogna, Chair of Archer's Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will present at the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) in Phoenix, AZ from March 6-10, 2024. Steve's program will address novel and evolving claims related to estates and trust. Panel information is as follows:  ...read more