American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Expands Trusts and Estates Practice with Addition of Three Attorneys Joining Red Bank Office

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Friday, September 1, 2023

is pleased to welcome Stuart T. Cox, Jr., Andrew J. DeMaio, and Stephen J. Oppenheim as Of Counsel to the firm's Trusts & Estates group, resident in the firm's Red Bank office.

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  • is pleased to welcome Stuart T. Cox, Jr., Andrew J. DeMaio, and Stephen J. Oppenheim as Of Counsel to the firm's Trusts & Estates group, resident in the firm's Red Bank office.
  • Stuart T. Cox, Jr., a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, concentrates his practice on the comprehensive landscape of trusts and estates law.
  • Andrew J. DeMaio advises clients in matters of trust and estate planning and administration, along with adept representation in litigation related to these matters.
  • Mr. DeMaio's advocacy on behalf of high net-worth clientele in matters of trusts and estates has garnered him a prominent Band 1 ranking in the Chambers USA publication.

Seward & Kissel Promotes Danielle Lemberg, Brian Maloney, Kurt Plankl, and David Stutzman to Partner

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that counsel Danielle Lemberg , Brian Maloney , Kurt Plankl , and David Stutzman have been promoted to partner, effective July 1.

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  • Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that counsel Danielle Lemberg , Brian Maloney , Kurt Plankl , and David Stutzman have been promoted to partner, effective July 1.
  • “Danielle, Brian, Kurt, and David are exceptional lawyers who bring diverse skills, experience, and perspectives to our clients,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • Maloney has written and spoken extensively on shipping litigation and contributes to Seward & Kissel’s Maritime Blog and Marshall Islands Law Blog .
  • He is qualified to practice in New York and the Marshall Islands, and contributes to Seward & Kissel’s Maritime Blog .

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Elects 23 New Fellows to the College

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) convened during the College's 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, to consider nominations for a new class of ACTEC Fellows. The College is pleased to announce 23 individuals were elected. This select group includes 19 Fellows, one International Fellow from Singapore, and three Fiduciary Counsel Fellows. Of those elected, three are graduates of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute; one is a graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute; one is a graduate of the Heart of America Fellows Institute; one is a graduate of the New England Fellows Institute; one is a graduate of the Southeast Fellows Institute; and two are former participants in the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program.

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  • The Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel announces 23 individuals were elected into the College.
  • WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) convened during the College's 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, to consider nominations for a new class of ACTEC Fellows.
  • This select group includes 19 Fellows, one International Fellow from Singapore, and three Fiduciary Counsel Fellows.
  • "On behalf of ACTEC, we welcome these experienced trust and estate lawyers to the College, and we are looking forward to their contributions."

Gregory A. Hayes Named Managing Partner of Day Pitney

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Monday, April 3, 2023

NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Day Pitney announced that Gregory A. Hayes has been named Managing Partner of the firm, effective April 2. Hayes succeeds Thomas D. Goldberg, who is stepping down after serving eleven years on the Executive Committee, including five years as Managing Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Day Pitney announced that Gregory A. Hayes has been named Managing Partner of the firm, effective April 2.
  • Hayes succeeds Thomas D. Goldberg, who is stepping down after serving eleven years on the Executive Committee, including five years as Managing Partner.
  • Day Pitney LLP announced that Gregory A. Hayes has been named Managing Partner of the firm, effective April 2.
  • Day Pitney has also elected Hartford partner Namita Tripathi Shah to serve on the firm's Executive Board, succeeding fellow Hartford partner Glenn W. Dowd, who served six years on the Board.

Kelly Aylward Joins Goulston & Storrs' Boston Office as a Director in the Private Client & Trust Group

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Monday, March 27, 2023

BOSTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Kelly Aylward has joined its Boston office as a director in the firm's Private Client & Trust Group.

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  • BOSTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Kelly Aylward has joined its Boston office as a director in the firm's Private Client & Trust Group.
  • Prior to joining Goulston & Storrs, she was a principal at a boutique trusts and estate law firm in Boston.
  • "We are very excited to have Kelly join our world-class Private Client & Trust Group.
  • "Kelly's broad expertise in complicated trust, estate, and tax planning matters will be invaluable to our clients and our firm."

Andrea Chomakos Joins Bank OZK as Chief Fiduciary Officer

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced today that Andrea Chomakos has joined the company as Chief Fiduciary Officer.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced today that Andrea Chomakos has joined the company as Chief Fiduciary Officer.
  • In this capacity, she will oversee the fiduciary administration of personal trust accounts on behalf of Bank OZK clients.
  • “Bank OZK is proud to welcome Andrea as leader of our fiduciary services team,” stated Chris Henry, Managing Director, Trust and Wealth.
  • Prior to joining Bank OZK, Chomakos was Partner at McGuireWoods where she served as co-chair of the firm’s fiduciary litigation practice and regularly advised and represented fiduciaries in disputes and litigation.

The ACTEC Foundation Announces Four New Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Washington, DC, March 16, 2023: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Foundation today announced that four ACTEC Fellows were elected to The Foundation's Board of Directors on Friday, March 3, during the ACTEC 2023 Annual Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) announced four ACTEC Fellows were elected to The Foundation's Board of Directors on Friday, March 3, during the ACTEC 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Washington, DC, March 16, 2023: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Foundation today announced that four ACTEC Fellows were elected to The Foundation's Board of Directors on Friday, March 3, during the ACTEC 2023 Annual Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Elects Eight New Members to the Board of Regents

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that eight new Regents were elected to its Board of Regents during the College's Annual Business Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, March 3, 2023. ACTEC's Board of Regents is the governing body of the College.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that eight new Regents were elected to its Board of Regents during the College's Annual Business Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, March 3, 2023.
  • ACTEC's Board of Regents is the governing body of the College.
  • WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that eight new Regents were elected to its Board of Regents during the College's Annual Business Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, March 3, 2023.
  • ACTEC's Board of Regents is the governing body of the College.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Announces Kurt A. Sommer as New President

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Kurt A. Sommer will serve as the 2023-2024 President. Sommer, the Managing Partner with Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A. in Santa Fe, New Mexico, succeeding 2022-2023 ACTEC President Robert W. Goldman of Goldman, Felcoski & Stone P.A. in Naples, Florida.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Kurt A. Sommer of Santa Fe, New Mexico, will serve as the 2023-2024 President.
  • Sommer, the Managing Partner with Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., is succeeding 2022-2023 ACTEC President Robert W. Goldman of Goldman, Felcoski & Stone P.A.
  • WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Kurt A. Sommer will serve as the 2023-2024 President.
  • "It is an honor to be elected as President of the College," said Sommer.

Mannion Prior, LLP Acquires The Fiduciary Review and The Fiduciary Reporter, Publications Essential to Trust and Fiduciary Law

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Friday, February 17, 2023

The Review and The Reporter often have been the only source for such information across Pennsylvania.

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  • The Review and The Reporter often have been the only source for such information across Pennsylvania.
  • Mannion Prior is well-suited to carry on the traditions of The Review and The Reporter.
  • Mannion Prior's partners include several Fellows in the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel ("ACTEC"), multiple leaders of various county and state bar association committees, and former law review editors.
  • Mannion Prior's stewardship will begin with the February 2023 issues of The Review and The Reporter.