15 Aug 2012
August 15, 2012

Unsuccessful Will Contestant Is Denied Counsel Fees

Attorneys Fees, Estate Litigation, New Cases, Will Contests 0 Comment

I recently blogged about In the Matter of the Estate of Lillian Schmidt, a case that can be seen as a warning to potential plaintiffs seeking counsel fees in probate actions. On August 7, 2012, in In the Matter of the Alleged Will of Allan C. Schenecker, the Appellate Division issued another decision upholding the.. read more →

13 Aug 2012
August 13, 2012

After Years of Litigation, Unsuccessful Probate Plaintiff Is Denied Counsel Fees

Abuse of Power of Attorney, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Litigation, New Cases 0 Comment

In a case that can be seen as a warning to potential plaintiffs in probate actions, the Appellate Division in In the Matter of the Estate of Lillian Schmidt, affirmed a Probate Part order denying counsel fees to the unsuccessful contestant in a probate litigation. In Schmidt, the defendant, John Teagno, who was the decedent.. read more →