Estate Litigation – Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous
Program Sponsor: Bank of America
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Mr. Fishkind is the author of Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous, and he will be leading an informative and entertaining discussion about probate litigation, including; undue influence, lack of capacity, valuation disputes and contested guardianships. In an effort to help our clients avoid such disputes, Mr. Fishkind will incorporate techniques and strategies designed to promote harmony as part of the integrated estate planning process.
Russell Fishkind, Esq.
A partner in the Trusts & Estates Practice, Russell Fishkind focuses his practice on high net worth estate planning, business succession planning, family office consulting, estate administration and probate litigation.
Prior to joining the Firm, Russell served as Chair of the Trusts & Estates Team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Following law school, he was a trust and estate administrator and financial officer for the United States Trust Company of New York. He was also the founding partner of Rudolph & Fishkind in New York City and East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Russell is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in New York University's Department of Finance, Taxation and Law where he teaches estate and business succession planning. He frequently writes and lectures about trusts and estates related issues.
