New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Raymond Radigan and Kristofer J. Kasnicki | November 2, 2018
In this Trusts & Estates column, Raymond Radigan and Kristofer J. Kasnicki discuss some of the cases where partial probate has been allowed in New York where there was invalidation due to improper execution and undue influence/fraud, and explore different scenarios where partial probate may be permissible when there is invalidation due to a lack of testamentary capacity.
By Zack Needles | November 1, 2018
A Pennsylvania estate lawyer unsuccessfully tried to avoid a subpoena seeking an ex-client's file for use in a dispute over a contested will in Florida.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Zack Needles | November 1, 2018
The Superior Court has ruled that a Pennsylvania estate lawyer cannot assert attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine to quash a subpoena seeking her ex-client's entire file for use in a Florida will contest action.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Amy Neifeld Shkedy and Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen | October 31, 2018
It's that time of the year again—time to begin considering year-end tax planning issues. Rather than wait until the end of December, getting a head start on planning can improve your chances of concluding matters by Dec. 31.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Black and Jonathan Robert Nelson | October 31, 2018
In New York, the role of trustees of religious institutions is somewhat different from the role trustees play when governing for-profit corporations. Religion Law columnists Barry Black and Jonathan Robert Nelson explore.
By Raychel Lean | October 23, 2018
"Winners understand that this was complete luck, that this could have been anybody and the odds of them winning are so ridiculous that they can't believe it was them. They want to do the right thing by their friends and family, but what friends and family don't realize is that they're just one friend and one family member. There may be 50 others," said lottery lawyer Jason Kurland of Rivkin Radler in New York.
By Christine Simmons | October 22, 2018
Jay Freiberg, who was chair of Katten's New York fiduciary litigation practice, and Howard Elman, formerly of Matalon Shweky Elman, were childhood friends more than three decades ago.
By Jenna Greene | October 22, 2018
Class actions requirements don't get much more basic than this: You need an eligible named plaintiff.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | October 22, 2018
The lesson of Violent Nelson for litigators is a reminder that in the context of trust and will interpretation, New Jersey courts reject the “plain meaning” rule and adopt a more modern view. The case is also a lesson for litigators: Sometimes grandchildren are not grandchildren.
By Scott Flaherty | October 16, 2018
A onetime Foley & Lardner partner admitted to disciplinary authorities that he backdated and pasted clients' signatures onto documents related to a client's estate.
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